Tweet A message from Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty See Also Closing Schools So far the advice has been that that we should keep schools open to reduce the pressure on the NHS and on other public services. But this has always been a balanced judgement and kept under constant review. Coronavirus (Covid-19) COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It's caused by a virus called coronavirus. Stay at home if you have coronavirus symptoms Stay at home if you have either: Government Hotlines Below are a list of contact details for a number of Government departments and hotlines you may find useful: HMRC - 0300 200 3300 NHS - if you cannot get help via 111.nhs.uk then call 111 if you need medical attention quickly but it isn't an emergency. Recent Government Announcements Self-Isolation If you live alone and you have symptoms of coronavirus illness (COVID-19), however mild, stay at home for 7 days from when your symptoms started. Support for Business • A £330 billion package of loans and guarantees is being provided to support small and medium businesses – that’s worth 15 per cent of our GDP. • All businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors will nothave to pay business rates – meaning that none of these. Support for Individuals Going to work
Closing Schools So far the advice has been that that we should keep schools open to reduce the pressure on the NHS and on other public services. But this has always been a balanced judgement and kept under constant review.
Coronavirus (Covid-19) COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It's caused by a virus called coronavirus. Stay at home if you have coronavirus symptoms Stay at home if you have either:
Government Hotlines Below are a list of contact details for a number of Government departments and hotlines you may find useful: HMRC - 0300 200 3300 NHS - if you cannot get help via 111.nhs.uk then call 111 if you need medical attention quickly but it isn't an emergency.
Self-Isolation If you live alone and you have symptoms of coronavirus illness (COVID-19), however mild, stay at home for 7 days from when your symptoms started.
Support for Business • A £330 billion package of loans and guarantees is being provided to support small and medium businesses – that’s worth 15 per cent of our GDP. • All businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors will nothave to pay business rates – meaning that none of these.
