Protect yourself and others
You can take simple practical steps to reduce the risk of catching COVID-19 or other respiratory illness and passing it on to others by:
- ensuring good ventilation
- washing your hands regularly
- wearing a face-covering
- limiting social contact if experiencing symptoms of a respiratory infection
For further information, see The UK Government’s guidance on measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses.
Practical safety measures
Ventilation
You are less likely to catch COVID-19 from an infectious person if you are outdoors or in a well-ventilated indoor space. You can do things such as arranging to meet outside, keeping doors and windows open, or leaving time between meetings in an enclosed space to allow the air to change over.
Hand hygiene
Washing your hands regularly is one of the easiest ways to protect yourself from COVID-19 and other infections.
You can watch an NHS video on the best way to wash your hands.
Face-coverings
Consider wearing a face covering when coming into close contact with people at an increased risk of becoming seriously unwell from COVID-19 or other communicable diseases.
Please show consideration for individuals who wish to continue wearing a face covering.
Increased vulnerability
If you at higher risk of serious illness from COVID-19, speak to your Doctor about whether additional precautions are right for you. For further information, see the UK Government advice for clinically vulnerable people.