Coronavirus, Advice, Help and Police Warning

N.H.S. advice (website) regarding Coronavirus is that if you have a high temperature and/or a new continuous cough you should stay at home, not go to a GP Surgery, Pharmacy or Hospital. Use the online 111 service (website), please only call 111 if you cannot get help online. Stay at home for at least 7 days, or 14 days if you live with someone with symptoms (symptoms can take up to 14 days to appear). Further advice about staying at home can be found on the website.

DO (website)

• Wash your hands regularly for at least 20 seconds with soap and water or use hand sanitiser gel;
• Always wash your hands when reaching home or work;
• Always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, not your hands;
• Discard tissues immediately and wash your hands;
• Avoid people with symptoms;
• Only travel on public transport when necessary;
• Work from home if possible;
• Avoid social activities;
• Avoid events with large crowds.

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There could well be more information coming out later today, or any day for that matter, but currently, if you are laid off or put on short time working, go to the Government website for advice and help to apply for financial support. Keep eyes and ears open for any possible changes to the support offered.

Hastings Police (facebook) have warned of possible COVID-19 (Coronavirus) scams, eg people door-knocking, claiming to be from the Health Authority and offering COVID-19 testing, even to take temperatures; so far, apparently, to residential homes.

Do NOT let them in, do NOT allow them to take details or take money, DO report to the Police on 101. If they do not leave when requested call 999.

Keep safe folks!