Coronavirus: latest information and advice

Please read on for official coronavirus UK guidance and resources. 

Last updated: 24 March 2020   

• Find the latest information on the official UK government website. 
• The UK government has advised against ALL non essential travel if you live in the United Kingdom. 
• Make sure you wash your hands regularly for at least 20 seconds
• Practice social distancing if you must go out for food and medicines only.
• For travellers already in the UK, use the 111 online coronavirus service to get further information.

In response to the current coronavirus outbreak, the UK government has advised against ALL non essential travel – see the latest updates from the UK government.  

There are specific procedures in place for anyone experiencing symptoms, with further information on the official UK government website. 

You can find further advice on the NHS website.

All businesses, venues and non essential shops are now closed. The advice is to stay in your homes, only go out for essentials (and work if you are a key worker) practicing social distancing at all times.

How to avoid getting sick

Social Distancing

Social distancing aims to reduce the amount of close contact people have with one another. The coronavirus can be spread through airborne droplets released when infected people cough or sneeze, so keeping your distance reduces your chances of becoming infected by this route. Avoid contact with anyone with symptoms of coronavirus: a high temperature and/or a new continuous cough.

 If you are leaving the house for work or essentials only, stay two metres apart from others.

To avoid the spread of the virus, make sure you:

• Stay at home!
• If you must go out make sure you practice social distancing.
• Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds using soap and warm water. Use hand sanitiser if you do not have access to water.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue (not your hands) when sneezing or coughing.
• Clean and disinfect regularly touched objects and surfaces to reduce the risk of spreading germs.
• Avoid ALL inessential travel, including non-essential use of public transport. 

Find more information and tips on how to avoid the spreading of the virus.

What is coronavirus?

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new strain of virus, first identified in Wuhan City, China. The coronavirus symptoms include a cough, fever and breathing difficulties.

You can find more information on the coronavirus on the National Health Service (NHS) website.

More useful resources

Visit the official UK government website for the latest information on the coronavirus outbreak and advice or find more coronavirus guidance on the NHS website.