Coronavirus

Updated 18-Feb-2020

Latest information and advice

The government is closely monitoring the spread of the Coronavirus, and is taking action at home and abroad.

Latest information and advice can also be found at:

• https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

Travel to China

The overall risk of Coronavirus to the UK remains moderate. However we understand that people may be concerned where there are children, students or staff returning from or visiting China.

Public Health England and the Foreign Office have issued advice for anyone travelling to the area. This can be found at:

• https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/china

• https://www.gov.uk/government/news/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-and-avian-flu-advice-for-travel-to-china

If because of the virus you are unable to return to China from the UK, guidance can be found at:

• https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-immigration-guidance-if-youre-unable-to-return-to-china-from-the-uk

Displaying symptons

Specific guidance regarding the self-isolation of those displaying symptoms can be found at:

• https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-self-isolation-for-patients-undergoing-testing/guidance-for-nhs-clinicians-on-home-isolation-of-a-patient-whilst-being-tested-for-wuhan-novel-coronavirus#check

• https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-self-isolation-for-patients-undergoing-testing/advice-sheet-home-isolation