The following
information is to inform rather than alarm.
The information is from Public
Health England and NHS
Please follow
advice on avoiding, catching or spreading germs
NHS –
There are things you can do to help stop viruses like coronavirus spreading.
Do
- 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
- wash your hands with soap and water often – use hand sanitiser gel
if soap and water are not available* - try to avoid close contact with people who are
unwell
Don’t
- do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean
- You may be aware that advice for travellers from affected areas has recently changed and it has come to our attention that this may affect members. Please be aware that this is a fast evolving situation and we will continue to share any new advice at the earliest opportunity.
Up to date guidance for educational settings has been published at the following links : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19
Information for the public: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-information-for-the-public