Protecting Yourself – Do’s and Dont’s

A quick reminder on how to protect yourself from infection if you are particularly vulnerable

Do

  • stay at home at all times – do not leave your home to buy food, collect medicine or exercise
  • stay at least 2 metres (3 steps) away from other people in your home as much as possible
  • get food and medicine delivered and left outside your door – ask friends and family to help or register to get coronavirus support on GOV.UK if you need it
  • prepare a hospital bag, including a list of the medicines you’re taking – in case you need to go into hospital
  • wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
  • make sure anyone who comes into your home washes their hands with soap and water for 20 seconds
  • use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
  • clean objects and surfaces you touch often (like door handles, kettles and phones) using your regular cleaning products
  • clean a shared bathroom each time you use it, for example by wiping the surfaces you have touched

Don’t

  • do not have visitors in your home, including friends and family, unless they’re providing essential care
  • do not stop taking any prescription medicines without speaking to your doctor

Much more advice is available on the NHS website