How serious is the Coronavirus?

• It can cause flu-like symptoms, including fever, cough & difficulty breathing
• The infection is not serious for most people, including children
• There is currently no vaccine
• Most people get better with enough rest, water to drink and medicine for pain

How likely are you to catch the virus?

• You can only catch it if you have been close to a person who has the virus
• The chance of being in contact with the virus is currently low in the UK
• If you have travelled to areas where many people are infected, your chance of catching the virus is higher, i.e. China, Italy, and any affected areas

How can you stop Coronaviruses from spreading?

If you need to cough or sneeze:

• Catch it with a tissue
• Bin it
• Kill it by washing your hands with soap and water or hand sanitiser

You should wash hands with soap & water or hand sanitiser:

• After breaks & sports activities
• Before cooking & eating
• On arrival at any Older Persons scheme, childcare or educational setting
• After using the toilet
• Before leaving home

Try not to touch your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands

Do not share items that come into contact with your mouth such as cups & bottles

If unwell do not share items such as bedding, dishes, pencils & towels

What should you do if you feel unwell?

If you think you have symptoms of coronavirus, call NHS Direct Wales on 0845 4647 or NHS 111 if available in the area, for advice.

If you are a tenant who has been diagnosed with Covid 19 or you have been advised to self-isolate please let us know when contacting us for a repair or you have a visit scheduled to your home by a member of ateb staff or contractors, this will help us to ensure the safety of you and our staff

If there is an emergency, call 999 immediately

For further information please see the link to Public Health Wales here