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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

Government and NHS Guidance

Wednesday, 18 March, 2020

Government and NHS guidance for what you need to do in different situations with Coronavirus

Guidance for staying at home

What you need to know

Chancellor announces more support

Tuesday, 17 March, 2020

The Chancellor has announced some more support for businesses. As he said in the press conference, we will do whatever it takes to keep people safe and protect businesses. 

Face to Face Assessments for Health and Disability Benefits

Tuesday, 17 March, 2020

Face to Face Assessments for Health and Disability Benefits

Update on Coronavirus

Tuesday, 17 March, 2020

Latest update to Government guidance from Hampshire County Council 

At the Prime Minister’s press conference this evening, the following new social- distancing measures have been introduced:

Message from the Health Secretary

Sunday, 15 March, 2020

This is a message from the Health Secretary that was published in the Telegraph

The coronavirus outbreak is the biggest public health emergency in a generation.

 It calls for dramatic action, at home and abroad, of the kind not normally seen in peacetime.

Statement from Flick on Coronavirus

Friday, 13 March, 2020

Statement from Meon Valley MP Flick Drummond on Coronavirus

At present, I am continuing to meet with constituents but with added precautions around keeping a distance and not shaking hands.

Detailed guide: Financial support for voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to respond to coronavirus (COVID-19)

The government has pledged £750 million to ensure VCSE can continue their vital work supporting the country during the coronavirus (COVID

Detailed guide: Coming to the UK for seasonal agricultural work on English farms

Advice for seasonal agricultural workers coming to England to work on farms and their employers.

Speech: PM statement at the coronavirus press conference: 3 June 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a statement at the coronavirus press conference on 3 June 2020.

Policy paper: Slides and datasets to accompany coronavirus press conference: 3 June

Press conference slides used by Sir Patrick Vallance.

Guidance: Assessment and procurement of coronavirus (COVID-19) tests

How the government assesses offers of COVID-19 tests from developers for procurement and use in the UK.

Detailed guide: Making and registering an LPA during the coronavirus outbreak

If you want to make an LPA now, you can still do so while observing government guidance on social distancing, self-isolating and shieldin

Detailed guide: Short-term options for health, welfare and financial decisions

Find out about the ways people can make certain decisions for you or do certain things on your behalf

Statement to parliament: Home Secretary oral statement on health measures at the border

The Home Secretary delivered an oral statement to the House of Commons on health measures being introduced at the border in response to c

Guidance: Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice to local authorities on prioritising waste collections

A guide to help waste collectors prioritise their collection services during the coronavirus pandemic.

Speech: Health and Social Care Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 2 June 2020

Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock gave the 2 June 2020 daily press briefing on the government's response to the coronavirus p

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