How to protect yourself and others from COVID-19

15 March

As of 15 March 2020, 40,279 people have been tested in the UK, of which 38,907 were confirmed negative and 1,372 were confirmed as positive. 35 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 have died. Source: GOV.UK

How to protect yourself and others from COVID-19?

✔︎ Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
✔︎ Always wash your hands when you get home or into work
✔︎ Use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
✔︎ Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve when you cough or sneeze
✔︎ Put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards
✔︎ Try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell
✔︎ Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean

What to do if you have symptoms?

Stay at home for 7 days if you have either: a high temperature or a new continuous cough.
Click here to view the full COVID-19 Stay at Home Guidance.

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