How serious is the Coronavirus?
It is not serious for most people, including children.
It feels like flu, you may get:
A fever
A cough
Difficulty breathing
Most people will get better with:
Rest
Drink plenty of water
Medicine for pain or fever
How likely am I to catch it?
You can only catch it if you have been close to someone with the virus.
You MUST follow the Government advise and guidelines on how to socially distance and how to self-isolate.
How can you stop the coronavirus spreading?
If you need to cough or sneeze:
Catch it with a tissue
Bin it
Kill it by washing your hands with soap
YOU SHOULD WASH YOUR HANDS WITH SOAP AFTER:
Before and after cooking and eating
Before and after using any equipment including exercising and sport activities
When you get in from school or work
When you have been outside of your house.
Do not:
Try not to touch your eyes, mouth, nose with unwashed hands.
Do not share cups and water bottles
Always wash your hands
If you feel unwell:
Keep at home.Stay away from others.
Do no use public transport
Tell anyone that you have been in contact with including school that you have symptoms.
Call 111 for advise
Visit the NHS website