Coronavirus information

12 March 2020
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COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It’s caused by a virus called coronavirus, and the current strain is known as novel coronavirus.

North Wales Housing are putting measures in place to protect our tenants, staff and the public.

Symptoms

The symptoms of coronavirus are:

  • a cough
  • a high temperature
  • shortness of breath

But these symptoms do not necessarily mean you have the illness.

The symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common, such as cold and flu. Generally, coronavirus can cause more severe symptoms in people with weakened immune systems, older people, and those with long-term conditions like diabetes, cancer and chronic lung disease.

Advice

You can reduce your risk of getting/spreading coronavirus by:

  • washing your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
  • always wash your hands when you get home or into work
  • use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water is not available
  • cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
  • put used tissues in the bin straight away and wash your hands afterwards
  • try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell

If there’s a chance you may have coronavirus you should ‘self-isolate’ immediately, call 111 and isolate yourself from other people.

NHS 111 has an online coronavirus service that can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do.

The most up to date information can be found on the Public Health Wales website here:

https://phw.nhs.wales/topics/latest-information-on-novel-coronavirus-covid-19/