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Covid-19 advice
Covid-19 advice
- A high temperature (37.8 degrees or above) and / or
- A new, continuous cough
Tips for staying at home
It's important to stay at home to stop coronavirus spreading.
Do
* try to keep at least 2 metres (3 steps) from other people in your home, particularly older people or those with long-term health conditions
* ask friends and family and delivery services to deliver things like food shopping and medicines – but avoid contact with them
* sleep alone if possible
* regularly wash your hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds
* try to stay away from older people and those with long-term health conditions
* drink plenty of water and take everyday painkillers, such as paracetamol and ibuprofen, to help with your symptoms
Don't
* do not have visitors (ask people to leave deliveries outside)
* do not leave the house, for example to go for a walk, to school or public places
HS 111 online coronavirus service if:
- you feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home
- your condition gets worse
- your symptoms do not get better after 7 days
Only call 111 if you cannot get help online.
