Dr Hilary Jones has looked to becalm parents ahead of children returning to schools by outlining the differences between Covid-19 and contracting a school 'bug'.
There have been concerns that a reopening of schools to all children after nearly six months could bring about a sharp rise in cases of coronavirus, especially as it is on the rise again in numerous places across the UK.
The government may have performed a dramatic u-turn on their policy of children wearing masks in the classroom, indicating that those living in areas that are experiencing a local lockdown, will now have to wear them.
For the rest of the country, there is a worry that there will be more cases of Covid-19 despite being told that there is nothing to worry about.
The Good Morning Britain regular has looked to reinforce this by sharing the vital signs to look out for which will tell you whether your child has coronavirus or just a common school bug.
There has been concerns among experts that the closeness of contact in schools and that closed windows and doors could be devastating.
Writing in The Sun, Dr Hilary says the social bubbles that many schools will be adopting are "the perfect breeding ground for bugs to develop."
He has warned that "this winter it is not just Covid-19 we have to contend with — there are also the usual suspects such as the common cold, flu, asthma, meningitis and bronchitis."
He continues to say "experts are deeply concerned" about a "likely resurgence of Covid-19 this winter" and that the "double or triple whammy of having any of these other ailments as well could poleaxe people with a confusing array of overlapping symptoms."
The good doctor went on to add: "A cough or sneeze from a harmless common cold can easily transmit Covid-19 if that person is carrying it and does not know."
But he has reassured parents saying that despite all this "there is no need for people to panic."
Dr Hilary also reiterated the government mantra on the illness that there should be "frequent hand-washing, wearing of masks, social distancing and cleaning hard surfaces with bleach will all help keep us healthier."
To help tell the difference between Covid-19 and getting a school 'bug' or common cold, Dr Hilary said to take note of these vital signs.
Covid-19
There could be little to severe amount of fatigue with a moderate to high chance of fever.
You may experience chills and shaking but it is unlikely you will have aching muscles or joints.
There may be a runny nose and a high chance of a headache and facial pain, with the possible chance of a sore throat.
A loss of taste or smell is often the case and a persistent cough is definitely a sure sign along with a shortness of breath.
School 'bug' or common cold
While there is a chance you will have a runny nose, a headache, a sort throat and even a cough, the common cold will not lead you to have aching muscles or joints and will not give you a fever.
Importantly, there is no shortness of breath or wheezing and only a slight chance of losing taste or smell.
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