Coronavirus (Covid 19)
The outbreak of the coronavius and its development into a
pandemic is affecting everyone’s lives and it is appears that it will be with
us for some time. It is our elderly people who are at most risk as a result of
the virus.
Government advice on trying to stop the spread and deal with
its consequences is changes on a daily basis. The main thrust of current advice
is for social isolation to avoid the spread of the disease. Large scale
gatherings have been banned or postponed. People are being urged not to go to
pubs and clubs and to avoid contact with others unless essential. essential
basically means going to work if you cannot work from home and food shopping.
In the coming days it has been suggested that people over 70 years of age will
be asked to self isolate and not leave their homes for their best safety and
that of others.
If you need information on the virus please make sure you
look at official, reputable websites for information. We suggest the following:
·
National
Health Service Website
·
National Government Advice on coronavirus
·
www.durham.gov.uk/article/22959/Local-information-in-response-to-Coronavirus
·
http://www.durham.gov.uk/publichealthupdate
What do I do if I think I have the virus
If you feel you may have the virus, use the National Health Service 111
website.
If you do not have access to the internet call the National
Health Service (NHS) on 111.
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