The government says that people who think they might have the virus or have some of the symptoms need to stay at home for 7 days.

Anyone who has been in close contact with a person who tests positive for Coronavirus needs to stay at home for 14 days. 

This is called self-isolation. 

You might get a phone call from test and trace if you have been in contact with someone who has the virus.

Easy read guidance for people who need to self-isolate

Public Health England have made a useful poster about self isolation.

This is useful if you think you might have the virus or if you have have been in contact with someone else who has symptoms of Coronavirus.

This is guidance for people who think they might have the virus or have some of the symptoms. It is also for people who have been in direct contact with someone with coronavirus.

Government guidance for people who need to self isolate

Easy Read posters from Photosymbols on the latest guidance including testing and shielding.

Easy read information on face coverings made by Mencap

Social Story on why people are wearing masks

Public Health England have made a useful poster about self isolation if you think you might have the virus or have been in contact with someone else who has symptoms of coronavirus. You can see this below: