EMERGENCIES AND IN TIMES OF TROUBLE
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5. Covid-19 and Coronavirus
COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It's caused by a virus called coronavirus.
The symptoms of coronavirus are:
A continuous cough
A high temperature
Shortness of breath
A loss or change to your sense of smell or taste
How to avoid catching or spreading:
Wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds.
Always wash your hands when you get home or into work.
Use hand sanitiser gel 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 straight away and wash your hands afterwards.
Try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell.
Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean.
NHS 111 has an online coronavirus service that can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do
Call NHS 111 for their coronavirus service
Use this service if:
You think you might have coronavirus.
In the last 14 days you've been to a country or area with a high risk of coronavirus – see website: corona virus advice for travellers.
You've been in close contact with someone with coronavirus.
For more information please visit:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
https://www.hillingdon.gov.uk/coronavirus