Coronavirus (COVID-19) - What you need to know

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COVID-19 guidance and support

The Government has removed remaining COVID-19 restrictions. There are steps you can take to reduce the risk of catching and spreading COVID-19:

  • Get vaccinated
  • Let fresh air in if meeting indoors, or meet outside
  • Wash your hands regularly with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds
  • If you have COVID-19 symptoms, stay at home if you can until you feel well enough to resume your normal activities, and you no longer have a high temperature
  • Consider wearing a face covering in crowded, enclosed spaces

Latest updates and guidance at GOV.UK

Types of coronavirus tests:

If you have symptoms:

You can get a test on GOV.UK or by calling NHS 119. The Government no longer provide free universal symptomatic and asymptomatic testing for the general public in England. Limited symptomatic testing will be available for a small number of at-risk groups.

If you don't have symptoms:

The Government no longer provide free universal symptomatic and asymptomatic testing for the general public in England. Full guidance on testing can be found on Testing for coronavirus (COVID-19)

For up to date details of the national vaccination programme, please visit the NHS COVID-19 vaccination services website.

While you’re no longer legally required to self-isolate if you have COVID-19, you should try to stay at home and away from others to avoid passing on the virus.

More information on the NHS website:

GOV.UK publishes data about COVID-19 cases and deaths:

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