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• What does self-isolation mean?

  Tue 17 Mar 2020 J Driver

  If you are self isolating these are the dos and dont’s from the NHS website.

  
  DO

   

  • try to keep at least 2 metres (3 steps) from other people in your home, particularly people over 70, or those with long-term health conditions

  • ask friends, family and delivery services to deliver things like food shopping and medicines but leave them outside

  • sleep alone, if possible

  • regularly wash your hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds

  • drink plenty of water and take everyday painkillers, such as paracetamol and ibuprofen, to help with your symptoms

   

  DON’T

   

  • do not have visitors (ask people to leave deliveries outside)

  • do not leave your home, for example to go for a walk, to school or to public places.

   

   

  Use the NHS 111 online Coronavirus service if

  • you feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home
  • your condition gets worse
  • your symptoms do not get better after 7 days

   

  Only call 111 if you cannot get help online. 

   

   

• What is Social Distancing?

  Tue 17 Mar 2020 J Driver

  The government guidelines for social distancing are as follows: 

   

  What is social distancing?

  Social distancing measures are steps you can take to reduce the social interaction between people. This will help reduce the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19).

  They are:

  1. Avoid contact with someone who is displaying symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19). These symptoms include high temperature and/or new and continuous cough;
  2. Avoid non-essential use of public transport, varying your travel times to avoid rush hour, when possible; 3.Work from home, where possible. Your employer should support you to do this. Please refer to employer guidance for more information;
  3. Avoid large gatherings, and gatherings in smaller public spaces such as pubs, cinemas, restaurants, theatres, bars, clubs
  4. Avoid gatherings with friends and family. Keep in touch using remote technology such as phone, internet, and social media.
  5. Use telephone or online services to contact your GPor other essential services.

   

  Everyone should be trying to follow these measures as much as is pragmatic.

  For those who are over 70, have an underlying health condition or are pregnant, we strongly advise you to follow the above measures as much as you can, and to significantly limit your face-to-face interaction with friends and family if possible.

   

  This advice is likely to be in place for some weeks.

   

  Any families self isolating, please let school know. We will apply a special absence code and no attendance fines will be issued. 

• A simple guide to Corona Virus

  Mon 16 Mar 2020 NT Council

  A simple guide to Coronavirus

   

  What is coronavirus?

  Coronavirus is also known as COVID-19. A coronavirus is a type of virus. As a group, coronaviruses are common.COVID-19 is new and unlike other coronaviruses we do not have any immunity to it. At present there is no vaccination for COVID-19.You should stay at home for 7 days if you have:-a new continuous cough-a high temperature (37.8 degrees C or above)Other symptoms include:-shortness of breath These symptoms do not necessarily mean you have coronavirus as these symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common, such as cold and flu.For most people (including children and pregnant women) the coronavirus will be a mild infection.Most people will get better with; rest, drinking plenty of water and taking some medicine to reduce any aches and pains.

  More information is available at: www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19

   

  Staying at home

  Stay at home for 7 days if you have either:-a high temperature-a new, continuous cough. Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.You do not need to contact 111 to tell them you're staying at home.You will not be tested if you are staying at home .If you’re staying at home:try to keep at least 2 metres (3 steps) from other people in your home, particularly older people or those with long-term health conditions ask friends and family and delivery services to deliver things like food shopping and medicines –but avoid contact with them sleep alone if possible regularly wash your hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds try to stay away from older people and those with long-term health conditions drink plenty of water and take everyday painkillers, such as paracetamol and ibuprofen, to help with your symptoms do not have visitors (ask people to leave deliveries outside) do not leave the house, for example to go for a walk, to school or public places If you are well after 7 days then you can carry on as normal and go back to work or school .

   

  How do I get coronavirus?

  Coronavirus is spread from person to person via cough and sneeze droplets. These droplets can then be inhaled or picked from touching surfaces where droplets have landed and then transferred when someone touches their face (mouth, eyes or nose).

  This is why regular hand washing is important.

   

  How can I stop the corona virus spreading?

  There are some really easy things that you can do to help prevent the spread of corona virus.

   

  Wash your hands with soap and water more often for at least 20 seconds.

  -When you get home or into work.

  -When you blow your nose, sneeze or cough.

  -When you eat or handle food.

  If soap and water are not available use hand sanitizer gel.

   

  Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean.

   

  If you need to cough or sneeze cover your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.

  Catch it, Kill it, Bin it!

   

  Visit www.gov.uk/coronavirus for further advice and information.