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Coronavirus COVID-19 Update 15.3.20

15/3/2020

 
Coronavirus (COVID-19) News
​

​You can find the latest information and advice about Coronavirus (COVID-19) from the Government here. 
The page will be updated at 2pm daily.

​Update 15.3.2020

Symptoms
The most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are recent onset of:
  • new continuous cough and/or
  • high temperature

For most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild infection

Main messages
  • if you have symptoms of coronavirus infection (COVID-19), however mild, do not leave your home for 7 days from when your symptoms started. (See ending isolation section below for more information)
  • this action will help protect others in your community while you are infectious
  • plan ahead and ask others for help to ensure that you can successfully stay at home
  • ask your employer, friends and family to help you get the things you need to stay at home
  • stay at least 2 metres (about 3 steps) away from other people in your home if possible
  • sleep alone, if possible
  • wash your hands regularly for 20 seconds, each time using soap and water, or use hand sanitiser
  • stay away from vulnerable individuals, such as the elderly and those with underlying health conditions, as much as possible
  • you do not need to call NHS 111 to go into self-isolation. If your symptoms worsen during home isolation or are no better after 7 days, contact NHS 111 online. If you have no internet access, call NHS 111. For a medical emergency dial 999

Who this guidance is for

This advice is intended for people with symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19), including those with a diagnosis of coronavirus (COVID-19) infection, who must remain at home until they are well.

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Further advice on self isolation

If you find that you need to self isolate, please follow the Government advice on how to minimise the potential spread of infection to others.


Importance of self isolation

The Government has issued important advice around the importance of self isolation if you, or a member of your household develop symptoms of Coronavirus COVID-19, however mild.



The importance of hygiene 

Personal hygiene is the most important way we can tackle COVID-19, especially washing hands more; and the catch it, bin it, kill it strategy for those with coughs and sneezes.

How to wash your hands properly
Wash your hands more often for 20 seconds with soap and hot water.

Watch this short NHS film for guidance:
  • https://youtu.be/bQCP7waTRWU

Teach young children how to wash their hands with the NHS handwashing song:
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9VjeIWLnEg

Public Health England recommends that in addition to handwashing before eating, and after coughing and sneezing, everyone should also wash hands after using toilets and travelling on public transport.

Department for Education coronavirus helpline

The Department for Education coronavirus helpline is available to answer questions about COVID-19 relating to education and children’s social care. Staff, parents and young people can contact this helpline as follows:

Phone: 0800 046 8687
Email:
DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk

Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday)

Where to find the latest information

Updates on COVID-19:
  • https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
Guidance for educational settings:
  • https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19
Travel advice for those travelling and living overseas:
  • https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-advice-novel-coronavirus
Educational resources:
  • https://campaignresources.phe.gov.uk/resources/campaigns/101-coronavirus-/resources
  • https://campaignresources.phe.gov.uk/schools
Latest Department for Education information:
  • https://twitter.com/educationgovuk
  •  https://www.facebook.com/educationgovuk/

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