Covid-19 Guidance update

Further to the guidance we shared last week, please find below additional information and links providing current guidance.

NHS

The NHS website provides current information, guidance and a section on commonly asked questions.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

NHS 111 Online COV-19 tool

GOV.uk guidance for businesses and employers

This guidance will assist employers and businesses in providing advice to staff on:

  • the novel coronavirus, COVID-19
  • how to help prevent spread of all respiratory infections including COVID-19
  • what to do if someone with suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19 has been in a workplace setting
  • what advice to give to individuals who have travelled to specific areas, as outlined by the Chief Medical Officer
  • advice for the certification of absence from work resulting from Covid-19

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/guidance-for-employers-and-businesses-on-covid-19

Department of Health & Social Care

Daily updates are available at 2pm on the Department of Health and Social Care website

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public

World Health Organisation

WHO have created a useful guide on getting workplace ready

https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/getting-workplace-ready-for-covid-19.pdf?sfvrsn=359a81e7_6

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Guidance for pregnant women and COVID-19 has be produced

https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/guidelines-research-services/guidelines/coronavirus-pregnancy/covid-19-virus-infection-and-pregnancy/