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Advice posted 23/03/20

 

Good hand hygiene is advised to prevent spread

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water. If handwashing facilities are not available, use an alcohol based hand sanitiser that contains at least 60 per cent alcohol.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in a bin.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are unwell.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

 

NHS Handwashing technique video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGJNspLRdrc

 

Common symptoms of coronavirus include

  • high temperature or fever
  • cough
  • shortness of breath 

A free helpline has been set up for people who do not have symptoms but are looking for general advice: 0800 028 2816

 

NHS GUIDANCE FOR CORONAVIRUS

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

Public health advice can be found at: Coronavirus (COVID-19) on NHS Inform

 

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT INFORMATION ON CORONAVIRUS IN SCOTLAND

https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/

 

ADVICE FOR SCOTTISH BUSINESSES

https://www.gov.scot/news/covid-19-helpline-for-scottish-businesses/

 

FIT FOR TRAVEL - Travel advice and country specific information

https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/advice/disease-prevention-advice/coronavirus-disease-covid-19

 

HEALTH PROTECTION SCOTLAND WORKPLACE ADVICE

https://www.gov.scot/news/workplace-advice-contained-in-new-coronavirus-guidance/

 

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL LATEST PUBLIC INFORMATION
https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/info/20014/social_care_and_health/1009/coronavirus_covid-19

 

ADVICE FOR OLDER PEOPLE FROM AGE UK

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/scotland/information-advice/health-and-wellbeing/coronavirus/

 

 

 

 

 

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