Advice and guidance
National lockdown
England is in a national lockdown. Find out what this means and what you can and can't do.
- visit the Livewell website for advice on looking after your wellbeing and staying active whilst staying at home
- figures from Essex County Council on the number of cases in the area.
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. If you are unable to wear a face covering, you can download an exemption card
- 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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