The NHS and Public Health England (PHE) are extremely well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases. The NHS has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services are available to the public as normal.

Stay at home for 14 days if you or your co-habitants have either:

A high temperature or

A new, continuous cough

Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital

If you live alone, it is 7 days


You do not need to contact 111 to tell them you’re staying at home.

Read the NHS advice about staying home

Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service if:

You feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home or

Your condition gets worse or

Your symptoms do not get better after 7 days

You can access this here :
111.nhs.uk

Only call 111 if you cannot get help online.