CORONOVIRUS – ADVICE AND USEFUL CONTACTS

Follow Government advice. Look after your family, friends, neighbours and community. We will overcome adversity together.

 

All up to date Government advice about COVID-19 can be found on this webpage: 

https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response

 

For more information on self-isolation, please visit the Government guidance webpage below. This page is being updated every day at 2pm until further notice, in addition to press briefings and parliamentary statements: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public

 

If you are a UK national abroad, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office can help you on (+44) 207 008 1500, or contact the embassy in the relevant country. All up to date travel advice for each country can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

 

Updated guidance for schools and educational settings can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-educational-settings-about- covid-19

 

Updated advice for employers and businesses can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about- covid-19/guidance-for-employers-and-businesses-on-covid-19

 

Information about the Government’s public information campaign which sets out how everyone can take steps to minimise risk to them and their families can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-public-information-campaign-launched- across-the-uk

 

Continue washing your hands regularly for 20 seconds, using soap and water each time. 

If you have any concern about your own health or symptoms, please call 111. You do not need to contact NHS 111 to tell them you’re staying at home. Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. 

Plan ahead and ask others to help you so that you can successfully stay at home. Information and advice will continue to change over time, so please keep checking these webpages to stay informed about how to keep yourself and others healthy and safe.

For the latest medical advice, visit: NHS.uk/Coronavirus. 

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