Coronavirus COVID-19 Advice from Newton-in-the-Isle Parish Council

Coronavirus COVID-19 is a highly contagious virus that can be life-threatening to people of all ages.

Please read the following information carefully.

Stay alert - Control the virus - Save lives

To protect yourself and others, when you leave home you must:

• wash hands - keep washing your hands regularly
• cover face - wear a face covering over your nose and mouth in enclosed spaces
• make space - stay at least a metre away from people not in your household

If you have coronavirus symptoms:

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

Get a test now.

Do not leave home for at least 10 days after your test.

To protect others, do not go to places like a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. Stay at home. Use the 111 online coronavirus service to find out what to do.

- Visit the NHS 111 Online Coronavirus Service -

What should I still avoid doing?

It remains the case that you should not:

• socialise indoors in groups of more than two households (anyone in your support bubble counts as one household) - this includes when dining out or going to the pub
• socialise outdoors in a group of more than six people from different households; gatherings larger than six should only take place if everyone is from exclusively from two households or support bubbles
• interact socially with anyone outside the group you are attending a place with, even if you see other people you know, for example, in a restaurant, community centre or place of worship
• hold or attend celebrations (such as parties) where it is difficult to maintain social distancing and avoid close social interaction - even if they are organised by businesses and venues that are taking steps to follow COVID-19 Secure guidelines
• stay overnight away from your home with members of more than one other household (your support bubble counts as one household)

You can spread the virus even if you don't have symptoms.

Do

• wash your hands with soap and water often - do this for at least 20 seconds
• use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
• cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
• put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards

Don't

• touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean

If you live in the parish of Newton-in-the-Isle and need assistance, call the parish helpline on 870271.

Please follow the guidelines to keep you, your family and our community safe and well.