On this page you will find updates and guidance regarding the ongoing situation with Covid-19. We will update it as regularly as possible.
Government updates and advice on a range of components can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus.
Covid-19 has been a vast challenge for the economy, society and, most acutely, our NHS, and I will continue to work with local and national stakeholders to manage our response.
If you have a very specific concern or would like clarification, please do email me and I will be sure to provide you with as much assistance as possible.
The current Government advice for individuals is as below:
COVID-19 remains a serious health risk. You should stay cautious to help protect yourself and others.
- Let fresh air in if you meet indoors. Meeting outdoors is safer
- You must wear a face covering in shops and on all public transport, including taxis and private hire vehicles
- Get tested and self-isolate if required
- If you haven’t already, get vaccinated
- If you are aged 40 or over, please book your booster vaccine as soon as possible
Find out how to stay safe and help prevent the spread
A Covid-19 booster vaccine dose helps improve the protection that you have from your first 2 doses of the vaccine.
It helps give you longer-term protection against getting seriously ill from Covid-19. I would urge all of my constituents to get your jabs as soon as you can.
If you have symptoms of COVID-19
Get a PCR test as soon as possible if you have any of these symptoms, even if mild:
- a high temperature
- a new, continuous cough
- a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste
Stay at home until you get your test result – only leave your home to have a test. Check if people you live with need to self-isolate
Omicron Variant
The Government updated the guidance on face coverings and isolation rules on Monday 29th November following the discovery of the Omicron variant.
Testing for international arrivals:
Anyone who enters the UK is required to take a PCR test by the end of their second day after they arrive and to self-isolate until they’ve received a negative result.
Self isolation for close contacts:
Close contacts of anyone who tests positive with a suspected case of Omicron must self-isolate for ten days, regardless of whether they have been vaccinated or not.
