DO

• Stay at home.
• Separate yourself from other people – for example, try not to be in the same room as other people at the same time.
• Only allow people who live with you to stay in your home.
• Stay in a well-ventilated room with a window that can be opened.
• Ask friends, family members or delivery services to carry out errands for you, such as getting groceries, medicines or other shopping.
• Make sure you tell delivery drivers to leave items outside for collection if you order online.
• Clean toilets and bathrooms regularly.
• If you are a family, think about a bathroom rota, if a separate bathroom is not available, with the isolated person using the facilities last, before thoroughly cleaning the bathroom themselves.
• Use separate towels from anyone else in the household.
• Wash crockery and utensils thoroughly with soap and water; dishwashers may be used to clean crockery and cutlery.
• Stay away from your pets – if unavoidable, wash your hands before and after contact.

DON’T

• Invite visitors to your home or allow visitors to enter.
• Go to work, school or public areas.
• Use public transport like buses, trains, tubes or taxis.
• Share dishes, drinking glasses, cups, eating utensils, towels, bedding or other items with other people in your home.

Monitor any symptoms

If you get a sore throat, cough, a fever or shortness of breath contact your HR Officer and they will advise and support you.

Staying Positive is a State of Mind

In the world of social media, it should be easy to stay in touch with friends and colleagues. Teachers will be expected to monitor E- learning programs and communicate on-line. Read that book you haven’t had time for, tidy the apartment, look for your next holiday destination. Phone a friend, play some music you love, contact someone you lost touch with, write a novel, paint, draw, meditate or if all else fails, watch Netflix! It’s important to stay engaged and positive.