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Coronavirus

This page has been designed to provide up-to-date information, guidance and advice with regards to coronavirus (COVID-19).

How serious is coronavirus?

COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It's caused by a virus called Coronavirus. An NHS overview on COVID-19 can be found here.

The evidence shows us that the vast majority of people who get this virus have relatively mild symptoms and make a full recovery. But in a small percentage of cases, the virus can cause more severe symptoms. This is particularly true for people with a weakened immune system, for older people and for those with long term conditions like diabetes, cancer and chronic lung disease. 

What are the symptoms?

If you are infected you may have very minor symptoms, minor symptoms or more severe symptoms, but the NHS cites two symptoms to look out for as:

  • A new continuous cough
  • A fever or high temperature

What should I do if I have either of the above symptoms?

  • Protect others - don't call, or go to your GP
  • Protect others - don't go to your local hospital
  • Visit the special NHS Online 111 online portal here or call 111 

If you live alone - isolate yourself at home immediately for 7 days

If you live with others - you should all isolate yourselves at home for 14 days - this 14-day period starts from the day the first person in the home noticed the symptoms.

If at-risk people share your home - such as those who are older and those with underlying health conditions - the NHS advise for them to move out, perhaps to stay with friends or family for the whole isolation period. They need to minimise contact with others during this period whether or not they are able to move out.

The Government response to COVID-19 is guided by medical and scientific advice received from the independent Chief Medical Officer and the Chief Scientific Advisor, taking into account information from the NHS and other relevant public bodies. It is fast-moving and Government advice on Coronavirus is subject to change – for the latest information visit Gov.uk and the Gov.uk COVID-19 page.

The Government's COVID-19 Action Plan can be found by clicking here.

Support for Meon Valley Residents

Neighbourhood help around Meon Valley

Click here If you are looking for local support groups or ways to volunteer in Meon Valley 

Do you have coronavirus symptoms?

If you need medical help, please use the 111 online coronavirus service.

Support for children and families 

The Children's society have created a coronavirus hub with resources ranging from loneliness and well-being packs to how to deal with family conflict. Click here to visit the hub.

Guidance for households with possible coronavirus infection

Click here if you or any of your household have coronavirus symptoms and want to check the governments advice

Guidance for employees, employers and businesses

Click here to find out what support and advice is available for business owners, employees or self employed people

Guidance for people travelling overseas

Click here to see the latest government advice for those currently abroad and those planning to travel during the coronavirus pandemic.

Guidance on social distancing and for vulnerable people

Click here to see the latest government advice for social distancing and protecting older people and vulnerable adults

Guidance for schools and other educational settings

Click here to see the latest government advice for educational facilities and staff

Guidance for those struggling with their mental heath

Click here to see the latest government advice for those struggling with their mental health during these challenging times

Every Mind Matters is another valuable source of information to help you look after your mental health

Mind have also produced some advice for people struggling with their mental health due to coronavirus

Guidance for the most clinically vulnerable

Click here to see the latest government advice for clinically extremely vulnerable people

Macmillan Cancer Support has produced comprehensive advice for people with cancer about how COVID-19 will impact their treatment and care

Guidance for care homes

Click here to find out more about how to protect care home residents and staff during the coronavirus outbreak.

 

See Also
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Coronavirus Support for Local Businesses

Measures to support businesses 

A full range of business support measures have been made available to UK businesses and employees. Here are the latest financial support schemes your business can register for.

myth busters

Coronavirus: Myth busters

Myth: 5G mobile networks spread COVID-19

Viruses cannot travel on radio waves/mobile networks.COVID-19 is spreading in many countries that do not have 5G mobile networks.

News

FRAUD

How to protect yourself and your business from fraud and cyber crime during COVID-19

Tuesday, 28 April, 2020

Measures announced over recent weeks to deal with coronavirus (COVID-19) have seen our day-to-day life drastically changed - we are spending more time at home and online.

Cards

Stay in touch service launched at Hampshire Hospitals

Friday, 24 April, 2020

PATIENTS in hospital have a new way to hear from their loved ones, as Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust launches a patient messaging service to support patients, their family and friends during the Coronavirus pandemic.

testing

Message from the Health and Social Care Secretary about testing of Covid-19

Monday, 6 April, 2020

Below is the Secretary of State's statement on testing Covid-19. You can find out more about the Strategy at

Ofqual

How GCSE and A levels will be awarded in summer 2020

Friday, 3 April, 2020

Ofqual sets out details for schools, colleges, students, parents & carers on how GCSEs and A levels will be awarded following the cancellation of this year's exams.

Published 3 April 2020
Last updated 3 April 2020 — see all updates

 

health

Health Secretary sets out plan to carry out 100,000 coronavirus tests a day

Thursday, 2 April, 2020

The UK will carry out 100,000 tests for coronavirus every day by the end of this month, Health Secretary Matt Hancock pledged today.

Children Coronavirus

Guidance for parents on supporting children and young people's mental health during the Coronavirus outbreak

Monday, 30 March, 2020

Here is some very helpful information:

Guidance for parents and carers on supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

Contents

scams

Hampshire Constabulary: take extra care against scams

Friday, 27 March, 2020

Extra care needs to be taken as we are more excepting of going to unfamiliar websites and receiving emails from unusual sources whilst dealing with current events.

Fraud types and advice - Individuals

Hampshire Constabulary

Coronavirus: Contacting Hampshire Police During the Pandemic

Friday, 27 March, 2020

Hampshire Police are working hard to keep their communities safe in these challenging times.

Their priority is the safety and welfare of their communities, and they will play their part in reducing the spread of infection and keeping the NHS functioning.

Matt Hancock

Coronavirus: Over 700,000 sign up to new NHS volunteer scheme

Friday, 27 March, 2020

On Tuesday Matt Hancock and the NHS launched NHS Volunteer Responders, a new group that will carry out simple, non-medical tasks to support up to 1.5 million people in England who have been asked to shield themselves from Coronavirus because of their underlying health conditions.

NHS

NHS Guidelines and Helpline

Friday, 27 March, 2020

NHS Guidelines

A new NHS 111 online service has been put in place to help people get quick advice about coronavirus, as enquiries to the health service about the outbreak have surged.

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Replacement feed: coronavirus (COVID-19)

This coronavirus (COVID-19) RSS feed is being replaced with a new feed from Search - GOV.UK

Guidance: Actions for early years and childcare providers during the coronavirus outbreak

What childcare services early years settings, childminders and local authorities need to provide during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbre

Detailed guide: Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for accommodation providers

Guidance and advice for those providing hotel and other accommodation in the UK.

Speech: UK statement on the WTO Joint Initiative on Services Domestic Regulation

The UK's Ambassador to the WTO and UN in Geneva, Julian Braithwaite, delivered this statement at a meeting for the Joint Initiative on Se

Guidance: Coronavirus outbreak FAQs: what you can and can’t do

Frequently asked questions on what you can and can’t do during the coronavirus outbreak.

Guidance: Staying safe outside your home

The principles you should follow to ensure that time spent outside your home is as safe as possible.

Press release: Senior civil servant and former lecturer in medical statistics appointed to Joint Biosecurity Centre

Dr Clare Gardiner has been seconded to the role of Director General of the Joint Biosecurity Centre (JBC) at DHSC to take it through to f

Collection: MHRA guidance on coronavirus (COVID-19)

We are producing guidance and information for industry, healthcare professionals and patients covering the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbrea

Guidance: Regulatory status of software (including apps) used in the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with coronavirus (COVID-19)

Advice for manufacturers, members of the public and professional users of software or apps being used during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Detailed guide: MHRA regulatory flexibilities resulting from coronavirus (COVID-19)

Guidance for industry on flexible approaches to regulation we are taking during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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