Information on Coronavirus (Covid-19)
Information correct as of 11 May 2021
For the most up to date information about Covid-19 be sure to check Gov.uk.
Coronavirus restrictions remain in place
The ‘stay at home’ rule has ended but there are still coronavirus restrictions in place.
- You must not socialise indoors with anyone you do not live with or have formed a support bubble with.
- You should continue to work from home if you can and minimise the number of journeys you make where possible.
- You should get a test and follow the stay at home guidance if you have COVID-19 symptoms.
And since 29 March:
- you can meet outdoors either in a group of 6 (from any number of households), or in a group of any size from up to 2 households (a household can include an existing support bubble, if eligible)
- you can take part in formally organised outdoor sports with any number of people
- childcare and supervised activities are allowed outdoors for all children
- formally organised parent and child groups can take place outdoors for up to 15 attendees. Children under 5 will not be counted in this number
You can read the ‘COVID-19 Response - Spring 2021 (roadmap)’ for more information on roadmap out of lockdown in England. It is underpinned by law.
'Road map' out of lockdown - Step 3 confirmed
Further easing of Covid restrictions has been confirmed for 17 May as part of a four step plan out of lockdown.
Read the government's announcement here
There will be a minimum of five weeks between each step so that the scientists and the government can make sure that it is safe to move to the next step.
The decision will be based on four test which include:
- the vaccine roll out continues successfully
- evidence shows vaccines are working to reduce hospital admissions and deaths from Covid-19 in vaccinated people
- there is not a surge in Covid cases which would put too much pressure on the NHS;
- the risks are not changed because of new variants of concern.
Shielding to end
People who are at high risk of coronavirus and clinically extremely vulnerable are no longer advised to shield as of 1 April 2021.
But the government still recommend that you take extra precautions to protect yourself while the virus is still spreading in our communities.
If you’ve already got priority access to supermarket deliveries, you’ll keep it up to 21 June.
Residents who don't have a support network in place are being urged to get in touch with Peterborough City Council if they need help and support.
Support bubbles
You can form a support bubble with another household if:
- you live by yourself – even if carers visit you to provide support
- you are the only adult in your household who does not need continuous care as a result of a disability
- your household includes a child who is under the age of one or was under that age on 2 December 2020
- your household includes a child with a disability who needs continuous care and is under the age of 5, or was under that age on 2 December 2020
- you are aged 16 or 17 living with others of the same age and without any adults
Need help and support?
Peterborough City Council has a community hub in place to help you access, medicine, befriending services or assistance with things like dog walking. Click the link below to find out how to get help and also make contact with a support group in your community.
If you think you might have coronavirus
Symptoms
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A high temperature
- A new, continuous cough
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Loss or change in sense of smell or taste
What to do if you have these symptoms
If you have any of the main symptoms of coronavirus:
- Get a test to check if you have coronavirus as soon as possible.
- Stay at home and do not have visitors until you get your test result – only leave your home to have a test.
Anyone you live with, and anyone in your support bubble, must also stay at home until you get your result.
Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service if:
- you're not sure what to do
- you're worried about your symptoms
Call 111 if you cannot get help online. Do not go to places like a GP surgery, hospital or pharmacy.
How to self isolate if you or someone in your house has coronavirus
If you have symptoms or have tested positive for coronavirus (high temperature, a new, continuous cough or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste) you'll need to self-isolate for at least 10 days.
For more information about when to self isolate and what this means for families visit the Government website.
How to avoid catching or spreading germs
Do:
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Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze.
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Put used tissues in the bin straight away.
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Wash your hands with soap and water often, and for 20 seconds – use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available.
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Try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell.
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Wear a face covering when you are on public transport, visiting hospital, out shopping, or are unable to maintain a 2 metre distance from people.
Don't:
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Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean.
Getting tested for Coronavirus (Covid-19)
Read our guidance on coronavirus testing in Peterborough, including who is eligible for a test, how to get tested and the different types of test available.
Face masks - when to wear one
To find out which settings require you to wear a face mask click the link below.
You do not need to wear a face covering if you have a legitimate reason not to.
Covid-19 vaccine
The NHS is working hard to roll out the Covid-19 vaccination programme - the biggest it has ever undertaken - at the same time as continuing to be there for everyone who needs care.
Find out more about the vaccine roll out and what you need to do to get protected.
Further information
NHS England had produced a list of common questions about coronavirus, covering advice for you and your family, how it's caught and spread, prevention, self-isolation, testing and treatment and foreign travel.
Other places for information:
