Symptoms and preventing spread of the virus
Stay at home if you have any of the symptoms issued by the government
Basic hygiene precautions remain the best way of significantly reducing the chances of spreading any virus:
- sneeze or cough into a tissue and then bin it
- wash your hands frequently
- don’t touch your face
How to stop infection spreading
There are things you can do to help reduce the risk of you and anyone you live with getting ill with coronavirus.
Do
- wash your hands with soap and water often, do this for at least 20 seconds
- use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
- wash your hands as soon as you get back home
- 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
Don't
- do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean
Best way to wash your hands
Simple measures like washing your hands often with soap and water can help stop viruses like coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading.
Handwashing
The NHS has step by step instructions on the best way to wash your hands:
Dr Hillary videos
Managing mild symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) at home
Staying at home because of coronavirus (COVID-19)