Advice for preventing coronavirus
As with any other virus, the best way to prevent infection and spread is to avoid being exposed to it. The NHS has produced detailed guidance to help stop the spread of COVID-19. This can be viewed
here, but we have included some of the more top level advice below:
When you leave home you must:
- wash your hands - keep washing your hands regularly
- cover your face - wear a face covering over your nose and mouth in enclosed spaces, such as the supermarket
- make space - stay at least a metre away from people not in your household
If you are feeling unwell, get a test and do not leave home for at least 10 days.
To reduce the risk of getting ill with coronavirus:
- wash your hands with soap and water often – for at least 20 seconds
- use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
- wash your hands as soon as you get home
- 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
- avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands
If you have symptoms of coronavirus (a high temperature; a new, continuous cough; or a loss of, or change to, your sense of smell or taste), call
119 if you’re in England, Wales or Northern Ireland,
0300 303 2713 if you’re in Scotland,
book a visit to a test site to have the test, or
order a home test kit if you cannot get to a test site.
Advice for people at higher risk
People most at risk from coronavirus are being contacted by the NHS. This list includes those who:- have had an organ transplant
- are having certain types of cancer treatment
- have blood or bone marrow cancer, such as leukaemia
- have a severe lung condition, such as cystic fibrosis or severe asthma
- have a condition or are taking medicine that makes them much more likely to get infections
- are pregnant and have a serious heart condition
Caremark can help with assistance in the home and please be assured that all our staff are taking the necessary steps to ensure their own and their clients safety and wellbeing. Please click here to find the contact details for your
local office. Someone will be in touch to discuss your requirements with you and explain in more detail how we can help.
For further information about staying safe please see the
NHS’s guidelines here.