COVID-19 – NHS Guidance

COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It’s caused by a virus called coronavirus.

Avoid catching and spreading coronavirus (social distancing)

We should all do what we can to help stop viruses like coronavirus spreading.

The latest NHS advice is to: Stay at home if you have coronavirus symptoms

Stay at home if you have either:

• • a high temperature
  • a new continuous cough
  • Do not go directly to your GP, pharmacy, hospital or other healthcare setting.
  • You do not need to contact 111 to tell them you’re staying at home. If you are worried use the
  • use the 111 online coronavirus service to find out what to do.
  • Information on coronavirus can be found on the NHS website.