Stay at Home Advice
Stay at Home advice, issued by the Government, which is as follows:
If you have symptoms of coronavirus infection (COVID-19) or anyone in your house does however mild, do not leave your home for 14 days from when your symptoms started this action will help protect others in your community while you are infectious.
Stay at home: guidance for people with confirmed or possible coronavirus (COVID-19) infection
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, this is particularly the case for children.
If you have symptoms of coronavirus infection (COVID-19) or anyone in your house does however mild, do not leave your home for 14 days from when your symptoms started this action will help protect others in your community while you are infectious.
You should plan ahead and ask others for help to ensure that you can successfully stay at home.
For or most vulnerable groups in the population new guidance will be issued by the weekend.
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
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.