CORONAVIRUS: Britain urged to self isolate however mild symptoms are

The Government have announced the next phase in tackling the Coronavirus in Great Britain with further instruction for people with MILD symptoms to stay indoors and self isolate.

Below we have posted the key message on what to do if you feel you may have some symptoms of COVID-19.

Symptoms

The most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are recent onset of:

• new continuous cough, and/or high temperature
• high temperature

For most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild infection

Key messages

• if you have symptoms of coronavirus infection (COVID-19), however mild, stay at home and do not leave your house for 7 days from when your symptoms started. (See Ending Isolation section below for more information)
• this action will help protect others in your community whilst you are infectious.
• plan ahead and ask others for help to ensure that you can successfully stay at home.
• ask your employer, friends and family to help you to get the things you need to stay at home.
• stay at least 2 metres (about 3 steps) away from other people in your home whenever possible.
• sleep alone, if that is possible.
• wash your hands regularly for 20 seconds, each time using soap and water.
• stay away from vulnerable individuals such as the elderly and those with underlying health conditions as much as possible.
• you do not need to call NHS111 to go into self-isolation. If your symptoms worsen during home isolation or are no better after 7 days contact NHS 111 online. If you have no internet access, you should call NHS 111. For a medical emergency dial 999.