COVID-19 Update and Guidance March 2021

https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

Covid-19 Vaccination Information Click Here

Stay Home!!  Protect the NHS!!  Save Lives!!

National lockdown: stay at home

Coronavirus (COVID‑19) is spreading fast.

Do not leave your home unless necessary.

1 in 3 people who have the virus have no symptoms, so you could be spreading it without knowing it.

Roadmap out of Lockdown!

COVID-19 Response - Spring 2021 (Summary) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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REMEMBER: It’s very important that we look after our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

Based on the Take 5 steps to wellbeing, this leaflet offers tips on supporting your mental and emotional wellbeing while staying at home during the current coronavirus outbreak.

It’s important that children continue to be active, this fun physical activity record sheet outlines the recommended physical activity guidelines for children aged 5 to 18 and includes an easy way for children to keep track of how much physical activity they are getting.

 

What to do if you have coronavirus symptoms??

The most important symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are recent onset of any of the following:

  • a new continuous cough
  • a high temperature
  • a loss of, or change in, your normal sense of taste or smell (anosmia)

For most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness. However, if you have any of the symptoms above you must stay at home and arrange to have a test to see if you have COVID-19 – go to testing to arrange.

There are some really simple steps we can all take to get into good habits to protect ourselves and others to stop the spread of viruses and germs including Coronavirus.

These include:

  • Wash your hands more often than usual, for 20 seconds, and use soap and hot water. Handwash Poster
  • Particularly remember to wash your hands after coughing, sneezing and blowing your nose, or after being in public areas or travelling on public transport.
  • Promote the Catch it, Bin it, Kill it We can all reduce the spread of all germs when we cough or sneeze, by covering mouths and noses with a tissue, or a sleeve (not your hands) if you don’t have a tissue, and throw the tissue away immediately in a closed bin
  • Keep up to date with information from trusted sources – like these:

 

To see the latest daily national and regional updates go to: www.gov.uk/coronavirus

 

Community Support:

  • SELF ISOLATING due to Corona Virus

    The Fornham’s has a COMMUNITY PHONE you can ring or text if you need help with:

  • Picking basic groceries up
  • Collecting medicines (please ensure prescriptions are ordered in advance
  • Posting mail
  • Or just a friendly chat!
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  • Stacy at Stennett’s Tel: 07824370892

     

    We have enough volunteers that it will never be too much to ask – please use this service when you need it. If the phone goes to voicemail, please leave a message and someone will get back to you ASAP.

    We ask that grocery requests are limited to basics.

    Arrangements to exchange money and items will be agreed between you and the volunteer to limit any contact.

    Volunteers who wish to help, can contact Stacy at Stennett’s on 07824370892.

Home, but not Alone Scheme (Collaborative Communities Board)

https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/council-news/show/home-but-not-alone

 

West Suffolk Council Coronavirus Advice:

https://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/coronavirus/index.cfm?aud=resident

Suffolk County Council Coronavirus Advice:

https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/