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Information About Coronavirus - COVID-19

Coronaviruses are a ‘type’ of virus. The coronavirus we are all hearing about is called COVID-19, but you may also hear it called - coronavirus.

How serious is COVID-19?

The evidence shows us that the vast majority of people who get this virus have relatively mild symptoms and make a full recovery. But in a small percentage of cases, the virus can cause more severe symptoms. This is particularly true for people with a weakened immune system, for older people and for those with long term conditions like diabetes, cancer and chronic lung disease. 

A lot of false information about this virus is being shared - it’s very important that you make sure that the information you use comes from a trusted source - all of the information on this page has been sourced from the NHS and Public Health England.

How can you avoid getting and spreading the virus?

Scientists are not yet 100% certain about how this virus spreads but it's likely it's via droplets from coughs and sneezes. The virus spreads easily and can stay on surfaces. It's possible that a lot of us will get it and be affected by it, but if you follow the advice below you will reduce your risk and the risk to others.

  • Clean hands - wash hands with soap and water often and for at least 20 seconds. Do this before leaving home and after returning home, before eating and drinking, and after coughing or sneezing;
  • Cover your mouth and nose - with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze - tissue in the bin and wash, or disinfect, your hands immediately;
  • Don't touch your face - keep your hands away from your face - especially your eyes, nose and mouth;
  • Clean surfaces - disinfect surfaces around you  - especially mobiles, computers, keyboards, worktops, desks, handles;
  • Avoid ill people - stay away from people who have symptoms, and self-isolate if you have symptoms yourself.

What are the symptoms?

If you are infected you may have very minor symptoms, minor symptoms or more severe symptoms, but the NHS cites two symptoms to look out for as:

  • A new continuous cough
  • A fever or high temperature (37.8 degrees or higher)

What should I do if I have either of the above symptoms?

  • Protect others - don't call NHS 111
  • Protect others - don't call, or go to your GP
  • Protect others - don't go to your local hospital

Isolate yourself immediately

However, if:

  • You are, or become, unable to manage with your symptoms at home
  • Your conditions get worse
  • Your symptoms do not get better after 7 days

You should use the online 111 service or if you can't use the online service call 111

Isolating yourself

  • Stay at home for 7 days - this means not going out at all - do this even if you think your symptoms are mild;
  • Ask for help - if you're finding it hard to stay at home - text, email, phone, friends, family, employers or your local community to get help - but they mustn't come into your home;
  • Keep your distance - keep 2 metres (around 3 steps) away from others - including family - for the full 7 days - do not go to your GP surgery or hospital;
  • Sleep alone - if you can sleep alone you must - it will help ensure people you live with aren't infected;
  • Keep washing your hands - often and for 20 seconds with soap and water helps minimise the spread;
  • Drink plenty of fluids - and take everyday pain killers like paracetamol;
  • Keep cleaning - keeping surfaces clean helps minimise the spread;
  • Avoid people at risk - people over 65 and those with underlying health conditions are more likely to be affected help keep them safe.

USEFUL LINKS:

  • The "one stop shop" containing everything you need to know about the Government response to coronavirus including help and information on travel, health and finance: gov.uk/coronavirus
  • Answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions: https://tinyurl.com/uwt2nes
  • For the latest guidance for businesses to help you find the right support, advice and information to help with the impact of coronavirus (Covid-19) on your business: businesssupport.gov.uk
  • The Government has launched a new ‘support finder’ tool which will help businesses and self-employed people across the UK to quickly and easily determine what financial support is available to them: Government Support Finder
  • For the latest health information and advice, read NHS pages on coronavirus: NHS.uk/coronavirus
  • Find the UK coronavirus dashboard here: bit.ly/UKCOVID19Dashboard
  • Public Health England’s coronavirus advice campaign is here: bit.ly/PHECVCampaign

Finally, please see below for the most recent Government information on Coronavirus.

Latest updates:

 

Statement to parliament: Home Secretary oral statement on health measures at the border

The Home Secretary delivered an oral statement to the House of Commons on health measures being introduced at the border in response to c

Guidance: Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice to local authorities on prioritising waste collections

A guide to help waste collectors prioritise their collection services during the coronavirus pandemic.

Speech: Health and Social Care Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 2 June 2020

Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock gave the 2 June 2020 daily press briefing on the government's response to the coronavirus p

Guidance: Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing: privacy information

Privacy notice on COVID-19 virus testing for critical workers and their household members who are self-isolating because they're showing

Press release: Dairy response fund set to open for applications

Eligible English dairy farmers able to apply for up to £10,000 to overcome impact of coronavirus.

Guidance: Support for the bereaved

Information to help bereaved families, friends or next of kin make important decisions.

News story: Public health border measures to come into force next week

The rules which cover the new measures at the UK border to protect against coronavirus will be published on 3 June 2020.

Transparency data: Coronavirus grant funding: local authority payments to small and medium businesses

Local authorities have received and distributed funding to support small and medium businesses in England during coronavirus.

Guidance: What parents and carers need to know about schools and other education settings during the coronavirus outbreak

Information for parents and carers about the wider opening of nurseries, schools and colleges, transport, attendance, free school meals a

Research and analysis: FCO areas of research interest (ARI) 2020: coronavirus (COVID-19) update

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) ARI has been updated to set out our research areas of interest relating to the response to the

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