Health advice

Find out how to protect yourself and get NHS advice about coronavirus (COVID-19).

Stop the infection spreading:

• Wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
• 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
• Stay 2 metres (3 steps) away from other people, if you need to go outside
• Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean

NHS

• Coronavirus (COVID-19) overview
• Stay at home advice
• Check if you have coronavirus symptoms

Public Health England

• Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance
• COVID-19: guidance for households with possible coronavirus infection
• COVID-19: guidance on social distancing and for vulnerable people
• COVID-19: track coronavirus cases

Department of Health and Social Care

• Department of Health and Social Care – Twitter page updated at 2pm every day
• Public information campaign focuses on handwashing

Essex County Council

• Coronavirus