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Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance

There are no COVID-19 restrictions in the UK. The latest guidance is available at GOV.UK:

Avoiding catching and spreading respiratory infections

You are more likely to catch COVID-19 indoors and in crowded places. There are simple things you can do in your daily life that will help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory infections and protect those at highest risk. Things you can choose to do are:

  1. Get vaccinated.
  2. Improve ventilation. Let fresh air in if meeting others indoors.
  3. Practise good hygiene:
    • wash your hands
    • cover your coughs and sneezes
    • clean your surroundings frequently
  4. Wear a face covering or a face mask.

Face coverings and face masks can help reduce the chance of you spreading infection to others, especially in crowded and enclosed spaces, and may protect you from becoming infected by some respiratory viruses.

If you have symptoms of a respiratory infection such as COVID-19, and you have a high temperature or do not feel well enough to go to work or carry out normal activities, you are advised to try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people.

Winter vaccinations - Get Winter Strong

The NHS is inviting everyone eligible to book their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.

The UKHSA Blog advises on who is eligible for the 2024 flu vaccine

Public health data

Updates on the latest public health data concerning influenza and COVID-19 are available at the UKHSA Public Health Data Dashboard.