How to prevent Covid-19 from spreading

To help stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) everybody must stay at home. To reduce the risk of infection, wash your hands with soap and water very often.

To stop coronavirus spreading you should leave the house for very limited purposes only:

• Shopping for basic necessities such as food and medicine, which should be as rare as possible.
• One form of daily exercise, such as running, walking or cycling (alone or with your household members).
• Any medical need, including donating blood, avoiding or escaping the risk of injury or harm, or providing care or helping the vulnerable.
• Travelling for work but only when you can't work from home.

Those are exceptions. Even if you do these activities, you should minimise the time you spend outside the home and ensure that you are 2 metres apart from anyone outside your home.

You should also:

• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water – wash your hands for at least 20 seconds once you get home.
• When you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue.
• Immediately put the used tissues in the bin and wash your hands.
• Do not touch the face, unless your hands are clean.