The new guidance for household with possible COVID-19 infection can be found here. They include the need to self-isolate for 14 days in case an individuals in the household has symptoms of COVID-19 and a set of social distancing measures to reduce the risk of infection from the spread of coronavirus.
For those who are over 70, with underlying health condition or are pregnant, are advised to significantly limit face-to-face interaction with friends and family if possible.
For those who remain well,are under 70 or do not have an underlying health condition, they are advised to limit their social contact where possible, including using less public transport, working at home and considering not going to pubs, restaurants, theatres and bars.
The awareness campaign also reiterates the importance of seeking help online by visiting NHS.UK/coronavirus to check your symptoms and follow the medical advice, rather than visiting your GP. It also urges people with any symptoms to avoid contact with older and more vulnerable people.
Only if symptoms become worse should people use the NHS 111 service. To ensure the phone service is readily available to those who need it, where possible people should use the 111 website rather than calling.
Washing hands regularly for 20 second or more remains the single most important thing each of us can do as much as staying at home if anyone shows symptoms.
