Corona Virus Staff Pocket Guide (Update) - QCS
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Coronavirus Staff Pocket Guide Symptoms of Coronavirus: fever/high temperature (37.8C or more) new continuous cough loss of,or change in, sense of smell or taste Page 1 A new continuous cough is where you: have a new cough that’s lasted for an hour have had 3 or more episodes of coughing in 24 hours are coughing more than usual Page 2 Test and Protect 1 If you have symptoms (however mild) in the last 7 days, stay at home for 7 days from the start of your symptoms and arrange to be tested. 3 Remain at home until you get the result of the test, and then follow the advice you will be given based on the result. 4 You can arrange a test online by visiting https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/ infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-covid- 19-general-advice, or if you cannot go online, phone the coronavirus helpline (0800 028 2816). 2 Do not go to your GP, pharmacy or hospital. Page 3 Remember FACTS F A C T S ace coverings in enclosed spaces void crowded places lean your hands regularly wo metre distancing elf isolate and book a test if you have symptoms Page 4 Face Covering 1 In enclosed spaces, where physical distancing is more difficult and where there is a risk of close contact with multiple people who are not members of your household. People must by law wear a face covering in shops and on public transport and public transport premises such as railway and bus stations and airports. This applies to open-air railway platforms, but not to bus stops. 3 There is no evidence to suggest there might be a benefit outdoors from wearing a face covering unless in a crowded situation. 4 Physical distancing, hand hygiene and respiratory hygiene are the most important and effective things we can all do to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The wearing of face coverings must not be used as an alternative to any of these other precautions. 2 0333 405 33 33 [email protected] www.qcs.co.uk QualityComplianceSystems Page 6 Useful links when in Self Isolation due to Coronavirus: General Self Help about managing your own mental health and sleep: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/ looking-after-your-mental-health-during- coronavirus-outbreak https://breathingspace.scot http://mentalhealthsupport.co.uk/ns/ https://www.samh.org.uk/about-mental-health /self-help-and-wellbeing https://psychcentral.com/blog/coronavirus- anxiety-4-ways-to-cope-with-fear/ Page 5 Links for Wellbeing – https://www.calm.com/ – https://www.smilingmind.com.au/ https://www.headspace.com/ – https://www.happify.com/ –
Transcript of Corona Virus Staff Pocket Guide (Update) - QCS
Coronavirus Staff Pocket Guide
Symptoms of Coronavirus:
fever/high temperature (37.8C or more)�
new continuous cough�
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A new continuous cough is where you:
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have a new cough that’s lasted for an hour
have had 3 or more episodes of coughingin 24 hours
are coughing more than usual
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Test and Protect
1 If you have symptoms (however mild) in the last 7 days, stay at home for 7 days from the start of your symptoms and arrange to be tested.
3 Remain at home until you get the result of the test,and then follow the advice you will be given based on the result.
4You can arrange a test onlineby visiting https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-covid-19-general-advice, or if you cannot go online, phone the coronavirushelpline (0800 028 2816).
2 Do not go to your GP, pharmacy or hospital.
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Remember FACTS
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ace coverings in enclosed spaces
void crowded places
lean your hands regularly
wo metre distancing
elf isolate and book a test if you have symptoms
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Face Covering
1 In enclosed spaces, where physical distancing is more difficult and where there is a risk of close contact with multiple people who are not members of your household.
People must by law wear a face covering in shops and on public transport and public transport premises such as railway and bus stations and airports. This applies to open-air railway platforms, but not to bus stops.
3 There is no evidence to suggest there might be a benefit outdoors from wearing a face covering unless in a crowded situation.
4Physical distancing, hand hygiene and respiratory hygiene are the most important and effective things we can all do to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The wearing of face coverings must not be used as an alternative to any of these other precautions.
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Useful links when in Self Isolationdue to Coronavirus:
General Self Help about managing yourown mental health and sleep:
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/looking-after-your-mental-health-during-coronavirus-outbreak
https://breathingspace.scot
http://mentalhealthsupport.co.uk/ns/
https://www.samh.org.uk/about-mental-health/self-help-and-wellbeing
https://psychcentral.com/blog/coronavirus-anxiety-4-ways-to-cope-with-fear/
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Links for Wellbeing
– https://www.calm.com/
– https://www.smilingmind.com.au/
https://www.headspace.com/ –
https://www.happify.com/ –
