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