Latest government information and advice
The government provides public information and guidance on the outbreak of coronavirus, including the current situation in the UK, and information about the virus and its symptoms. Go to:
- GOV.UK: coronavirus (COVID-19) – what you need to do
- GOV.UK: coronavirus (COVID-19) – staying at home and away from others
- GOV.UK: coronavirus (COVID-19) – social distancing and for vulnerable people
- GOV.UK: coronavirus (COVID-19) – shielding and protecting extremely vulnerable people
- Public Health England blog: coronavirus (COVID-19) – what you need to know
- Public Health England blog: coronavirus (COVID-19) – self-isolation
Latest travel advice
The government provides guidance for people travelling overseas. Go to:
Government advice on employment and gatherings
For the latest specialist information, go to:
- GOV.UK: guidance for employers and businesses
- GOV.UK: businesses and premises to close
- GOV.UK: guidance for staff in the transport sector
- GOV.UK: guidance for social and community care in residential settings
- GOV.UK: guidance for mass gatherings
Government advice for education professionals
For the latest specialist information, go to:
- GOV.UK: guidance to educational settings
- GOV.UK: guidance on maintaining educational provision
- GOV.UK: free school meals guidance
Government advice for health professionals
For the latest specialist information, go to:
- GOV.UK: guidance for health professionals
- GOV.UK: guidance for primary care
- GOV.UK: guidance on infection prevention and control
- GOV.UK: guidance for first responders

Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for the charity sector
Guidance to help with running your charity during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.