Coronavirus (Covid-19) Response – Information Sources and Updates

Coronavirus (COVID-19): what you need to do

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The Government has updated its guidance in relation to COVID-19.

You can now:

  • Exercise outdoors as often as you wish
  • Spend time outdoors, including private gardens and other outdoor spaces, in groups of up to six people from different households
  • In line with the arrangements made by your school, send your child to school or nursery if they are in early years, Reception, Year 1 or Year 6
  • Use outdoor sports courts or facilities, such as a tennis court or golf course

However, as before, you cannot:

  • Visit friends and family inside their homes
  • Stay overnight away from your own home, except for in a limited set of circumstances, such as for work purposes
  • Exercise in an indoor sports court, gym or leisure centre, or go swimming in a public pool
  • Use an outdoor gym or playground
  • Gather outdoors in a group of more than six (excluding members of your own household

This information was last updated on 4th June 2020.

Click here to sign-up to join our Local Volunteer Network helping those isolated in the community, more information is in this section of the website. 

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Coronavirus (Covid-19) Response – Information Sources and Updates

This section of the website will be updated regularly with advice and information that Alan receives in relation to the outbreak of Coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) from central and local Government; the NHS including Public Health England (PHE); and other public bodies and relevant organisations.

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.

Alan is not able to provide medical, financial or legal advice on an individual basis, but can help Havant Constituency residents dealing with central Government Departments and agencies. In addition, he is collating information related to the COVID-19 response on this page, and has launched a local constituency-wide initiative to sign-up local residents who feel they can help more vulnerable neighbours and other residents – see below for more information and sign-up by clicking here.  

Information on this website is sub-divided into different areas, click on the links for more information:

How serious is COVID-19?

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. 

A lot of false information about this virus is being shared - it’s very important that you make sure that the information you use comes from a trusted source - all of the information on this page has been sourced from the NHS.

What are the symptoms?

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

  • A new continuous cough
  • A fever or high temperature
  • A loss of, or change to, your sense of smell or taste

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

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.

For further information read this government advice on staying at home and isolating.

This page was last updated on 4th June.