Coronavirus: What Ashby Needs To Know
By Graham Hill
21st Mar 2020 | Local News
UPDATED: March 21, 2020
Ashby Nub News is sharing the Government's latest guidance on the coronavirus pandemic.
Our simple-to-understand guide includes advice on social distancing, avoiding catching coronavirus, looking after your mental wellbeing and what to do if you - or someone in your household - has coronavirus symptoms.
Social distancing will help reduce the transmission of coronavirus
Everyone - including children - is strongly advised to significantly limit face-to-face interaction with friends and family.
If possible:
- Avoid contact with someone who is displaying symptoms of coronavirus which include high temperature and/or a new and continuous cough
- Avoid non-essential use of public transport
- Work from home - your employer should support you to do this
- Avoid gatherings in public spaces - pubs, restaurants, leisure centres and similar venues are currently shut
- Avoid gatherings with friends and family - keep in touch by phone, internet, and social media
- Use telephone or online services to contact your GP or other essential services
Avoiding all unnecessary social contact is particularly important if you:
- are over 70
- have an underlying health condition
- are pregnant
How to avoid catching or spreading coronavirus
Do:- wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
- always wash your hands when you get home or into work and before you prepare food and eat
- use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
- cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
- put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards
- avoid close contact with people who are unwell
Don't:
- touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean
- a high temperature
- a new, continuous cough
Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.
You do not need to contact 111 to tell them you're staying at home. Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service if:- you feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home
- your condition gets worse
- your symptoms do not get better after 7 days
Only call 111 if you cannot get help online.
Advice during self-isolation at home
If anyone has coronavirus symptoms the entire household must remain at home. The family member with suspected coronavirus MUST:- separate themselves from other people in the home and keep the door closed
- if they have to share a space, stay at least 2 metres (about 3 steps) away from other people and open a window
- sleep alone
- clean shared surfaces - such as in the bathroom and kitchen - every time they use them
- Double bag personal waste - such as tissues - in disposable rubbish bags and tie securely. Wait 72 hours before putting in the household waste collection bin
The entire household MUST NOT:
- go to work, school, public areas or use public transport or taxis
- share their toothbrush, eating and drinking utensils, dishes, drinks, towels, washcloths or bed linen
- invite or allow visitors into the house - use the phone or social media
Social distancing can be boring or frustrating and may affect your mood, making it easy to fall into unhealthy patterns of behaviour - which can make you feel worse.
To help stay mentally and physically active:
- look for ideas of exercises you can do at home on the NHS website
- spend time doing things you enjoy - reading, cooking, other indoor hobbies, listening to the radio or watching TV
- try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, drink enough water and try to avoid smoking, alcohol and drugs
- keep your windows open to let in fresh air, get some natural sunlight and get outside into the garden
You can go for a walk or exercise outdoors if you stay more than 2 metres from other people.
Treatment for coronavirus
There is currently no specific treatment for coronavirus.
Drink water to keep yourself hydrated and use over-the-counter medications to help with some of your symptoms.
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