
The Coronacirus is continuing to wreak havoc on people’s lives and the global economy. Latest News
- 621 deaths were reported on Sunday Bringing the Total death toll to 4934
- Boris Johnson admitted to hospital
- Scotland’s chief medical officer has resigned after making two trips to her second home during the coronavirus lockdown
- London Parks were packed at the weekend
- Queen’s Message – We will Succeed
Government Advice
Measures You Can Take
- Wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
- Use hand sanitiser if soap and water are not available
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
- Put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards
- Stay 2 metres (3 steps) away from other people, if you need to go outside
Who is at high risk?
You may be at high risk from coronavirus if you:- Have had an organ transplant
- Are having certain types of cancer treatment
- Have blood or bone marrow cancer, such as leukaemia
- Have a severe lung condition, such as cystic fibrosis or severe asthma
- Have a condition that makes you much more likely to get infections
- Are taking medicine that weakens your immune system
- Are pregnant and have a serious heart condition
What To Do If You Have Symptoms
Continue to stay at home if you have either:- A high temperature – this means you feel hot to touch on your chest or back (you do not need to measure your temperature)
- A new, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual)
- A loss of smell or taste may be a sign that you have coronavirus, according to UK researchers. A team at King’s College London looked at responses from more than 400,000 people reporting suspected Covid-19 symptoms to an app. However a loss of smell and taste are also signs of other respiratory infections, such as the common cold. Experts say fever and cough remain the most important symptoms of the virus to look out for and act upon.