Advice - COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Northern Ireland

How can I help reduce the spread?

There are small things that you can do to protect yourself and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Wash your hands often: Clean your hands frequently each day by washing with soap and water for 20 seconds or using hand sanitiser.
Cover your mouth when coughing and sneezing: Cover your mouth and nose with disposable tissues when you cough or sneeze. If you do not have a tissue to hand, sneeze into the crook of your elbow, not into your hand.
Cleaning: Clean frequently touched surfaces such as door handles, handrails, remote controls and table tops with household cleaning products.
Disposal of waste: Tissues and disposable cleaning cloths can be disposed off in rubbish bags. These items should be put aside for at least 72 hours before being put in your usual external household waste bin.

What are the current restrictions?

The NI Government have been updating the current restrictions that have been put in place due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Find out about the current restrictions and what they mean for you at https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-regulations-northern-ireland

What is the latest official government COVID-19 workplace guidance?

You can find advice and guidance to help reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus while working or how to get help if your job has been affected as a result of the COVID-19 at https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-workers.

What should I do if I am vulnerable?

COVID-19 will normally cause mild symptoms but for some older people and those with underlying health conditions, it can be more serious.

It is more important for vulnerable people to practice social distancing, wear face covering if possible and ensure frequent hand washing.

Be aware of local government restriction that my apply to you You can find more information about what to do if you are vulnerable at https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-vulnerable-people

What should I do if I have been shielding and need help?

We know many of you have been shielding for several weeks and that this may have been a difficult time. If you would like to talk to someone for information and advice, you can phone the free COVID-19 helpline on 0808 802 0020.

Alternatively you can text ACTION to 81025 or email covid19@adviceni.net.

Where can I find more detailed medical advice associated to COVID-19?

You can access more detailed medical advice associated to COVID-19 on the Department of Health NI website.

http://www.health-ni.gov.uk/coronavirus