General COVID information

 

What to do if your child develops symptoms of COVID-19

 

If your child develops symptoms of COVID-19, they should remain at home. Arrange for a COVID test via https://www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test or by calling NHS 119 and inform the head teacher.

 

If their test is negative, they can return to school when they are well.

 

If their test is positive, they will need to self-isolate for 10 days from the date when the symptoms start. 

Please continue to look on individual CPET school websites under 'Key Information' for Covid-19 updates.

Symptoms  

 

The symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are:  

 

• recent onset of new continuous cough or  

• high temperature or

• a loss of, or change in, normal sense of taste or smell (anosmia).    

 

For most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild illness.

 

If you are concerned about your health or the health of anyone else in your house, please seek advice from your GP or NHS 111 by phoning 111.

There are things you can do to reduce the risk of getting COVID-19:

 

• wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
• use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
• wash your hands as soon as you get home
• cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
• put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-households-with-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection.

 

COVID-19 – NHS Advice

 

COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It's caused by a virus called coronavirus.

 

For full and current guidance please visit: www.nhs.uk/coronavirus

 

Useful Government links

 

Updates on COVID-19:

https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

 

Travel advice for those travelling and living overseas:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-advice-novel-coronavirus