Stay at Home to Save Lives
Approximately 1 in 3 people who have coronavirus have no symptoms and could be spreading it without realising it. You could have it and not even know it. Please remember act as though you have the virus and stay at home to protect yourself and others.
If leaving home for an essential reason, you must adopt Hands. Face. Space.
- hands – wash your hands regularly and for at least 20 seconds
- face – wear a face covering in indoor settings where social distancing may be difficult, and where you will come into contact with people you do not normally meet
- space – stay 2 metres apart from people you do not live with where possible, or 1 metre with extra precautions in place (such as wearing face coverings)
In all circumstances, you should follow the guidance on meeting others safely.
Face coverings
You must wear a face covering in many indoor settings, such as shops or places of worship where these remain open, and on public transport, unless you are exempt. This is the law. Read guidance on face coverings.
Coronavirus symptoms - self isolate to save lives
Got any of these coronavirus symptoms?
- High temperature
New continuous cough
Change/loss of smell/taste
Isolate immediately and book a test now, even if you don't feel too bad. You can book a test using the NHS COVID-19 app, call 119 or visit www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test
If you need to self-isolate, you MUST stay inside your home until you’re no longer at risk of passing the virus on.
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do not go to work, school or public places – work from home if you can
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do not go on public transport or use taxis
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do not go out to get food and medicine – order it online or by phone, or ask someone to bring it to your home
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do not have visitors in your home, including friends and family – except for people providing essential care
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do not go out to exercise – exercise at home or in your garden, if you have one
Find out more at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
Be prepared if you need to self isolate
With England in its new national lockdown if you are self-isolating or shielding make sure you’re prepared if you can’t rely on friends and family to pick up your medicines or food shopping.
See: https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/people-and-community/surrey-matters/community/be-prepared-if-you-need-to-self-isolate
Covid-19 vaccine
NHS staff across Surrey are working hard to vaccinate people against Covid-19.
There’s no need to contact your local NHS services to be vaccinated, they will contact you when it’s your turn.
More at: http://nhs.uk/CovidVaccine
For the latest update see: https://www.surreyheartlandsccg.nhs.uk/news/latest-news/covid-19-vaccination-update-4-january