Government Guidance

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:

• GOV.UK: coronavirus (COVID-19) travel advice
• NHS: coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for travellers

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