Coronavirus restrictions

Coronavirus remains a serious health risk. You should stay cautious to help protect yourself and others.

• Meet outside, or open windows and doors for indoor visitors
• If you think you have symptoms stay at home and take a PCR test
• Wear face coverings in crowded places and on public transport
• Check in to venues when you go out
• Wash your hands with soap regularly, and for at least 20 seconds
• Get vaccinated

Although shielding is paused, if you are clinically extremely vulnerable, you should be aware of the shielding guidance.

Staying safe and preventing the spread

We can all help control the virus if we all stay alert.

There are simple actions we must all do to keep on protecting each other:

• wash hands; keep washing your hands regularly
• cover face; wear a face covering in enclosed spaces.
• make space; stay at least 2 metres apart or 1 metre with a face covering or other precautions
• open windows to let fresh air in enclosed spaces
• do not leave home if you or anyone in your household has symptoms and book a COVID-19 test. If you are worried about your symptoms, use the online NHS 111 coronavirus service.

You can keep up to date on Essex County Council’s services on their website.

Test and Trace

You can find more information about getting tested for covid-19.

You can download the NHS Covid-19 app on the Apple Store or Google Play.

If you have been contacted by NHS Test and Trace and have been told to self-isolate, you may be entitled to a self-isolation payment.

Mass testing

You can read more about getting tested if you don't have symptoms and can't work from home.

Vaccine rollout

You can find out the latest about the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine from the Mid and South Essex Health and Care Partnership.

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