Coronavirus (Covid-19)
Here are some helpful links for dealing with the impact of the Coronavirus crisis:
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Information and resources from the national Age UK charity |
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Local information and resources |
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Things to do if you’re Staying at Home, or Self-Isolating |
Southampton COVID-19 weekly summary - The latest infographic report can be downloaded from the Southampton Data Observatory by clicking here
Coronavirus is a virus that affects your lungs and airways. Find out about the symptoms of coronavirus and the steps to take to stop it spreading.
What is coronavirus?
Novel Coronavirus, formally called COVID-19, is part of a family of viruses that include the common cold and respiratory illnesses such as SARS.
It affects your lungs and airways. For many people, it causes mild symptoms while for others it can be much more serious and require hospital treatment.
Cases of coronavirus first emerged in Wuhan City in China in December 2019 and spread quickly. There are now over 180 countries and provinces reporting hundreds of thousands of cases worldwide, including in the UK.
More information about changes can be found on the government website.