On Monday 4 January the Prime Minister announced a national lockdown in England lasting until at least mid-February. Full details are on the UK Government website.
The symptoms of Covid-19 include:
- a high temperature
- a new continuous cough
- a loss of, or change to, your sense of smell or taste
You must self-isolate if you:
- have any Covid-19 symptoms
- have tested positive for Covid-19 (you can book a test through the NHS COVID-19 app, or the Government website or by telephoning 119)
- Share a household with someone who has symptoms or who has tested positive
- are contacted and asked to do so either by the Medical School or your University or NHS Test and Trace
- have travelled to the UK from a non-exempt country.
If you have any Covid-19 symptoms you must self-isolate and book a test.
Students who are self-isolating should visit our information for students page for details of how to report that they are self-isolating and support available.
Staff who are self-isolating should visit our information for staff page for details of how to report that they are self-isolating and support available.
We all have a role to play in preventing the spread of Covid-19. The latest Government guidance recommends three simple actions we must all do to protect each other:
- Wash hands
keep washing your hands regularly
- Cover face
wear a face covering in enclosed spaces
- Make space
stay at least 2 metres apart – or 1 metre with a face covering or other precautions
For further information about Covid-19 including symptoms, when to self-isolate, how to book a test and the latest government restrictions and what you can and cannot do visit the UK Government website.
If you need medical help please visit www.nhs.uk/coronavirus
For further information about Covid-19 including symptoms, when to self-isolate, how to book a test and the latest government restrictions and what you can and cannot do visit the UK Government website.
As the joint medical school of the universities of Hull and York we are working closely with our Universities to keep our staff, students and visitors safe.
Our Universities are closely and proactively monitoring guidance from Public Health England and will adhere to this guidance on any actions that need to be taken to reduce any risk to colleagues and students on campus.
Find out more about how the University of Hull and the University of York is responding to Covid-19.