Coronavirus is still with us and is something we now have to learn to live with. Restrictions have been removed in England but if you have Covid-19 you should try to stay at home.
Coronavirus (Covid-19) what you need to know
Vaccinations
The Covid-19 vaccines are safe and effective. They give you the best protection against the virus.
The vaccination programme has now shifted towards targeted vaccination of those at the highest risk of disease.
Beware of scams and overpricing. The NHS will never ask for money or your bank details.
Testing
You can no longer order free rapid lateral flow or polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests from the NHS online.
You may still be able to get free rapid lateral flow tests from your local pharmacy if you’re eligible for Covid-19 treatments.
find a pharmacy that offers free COVID-19 rapid lateral flow tests - NHS
You can also buy both types of COVID-19 tests from shops and pharmacies, including online.
Guidance for adult social care settings
Please keep up to date on the national guidance for preparing and managing Covid-19 in the adult social care sector.
If you suspect an outbreak of Covid-19 in your care setting, please call the Acute Response Centre for PHE South West Health Protection Team.
Acute Response Centre for PHE South West Health Protection Team
Alternative email address phe.swhpt@nhs.net
Phone lines are open 24/7 for urgent enquiries. For non-urgent enquiries, offices are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
You can also report a single confirmed case of flu in a care setting or a new outbreak of acute respiratory infection (ARI).