Information on Coronavirus
For the most up to date information about COVID-19, go to GOV.UK.
Correct as of 29th March 2021
Coronavirus restrictions remain in place across the country. In England:
- Only socialise indoors with people you live with or who are in your support bubble
- Up to 6 people or 2 households can meet outside
- Work from home if you can and only travel when necessary
- If you have symptoms get a test and stay at home
Go to the Sussex Health & Care Partnership website for the latest updates of Coronavirus news for West Sussex.
Sussex Health and Care Partnership have published a page with helpful translated information around COVID-19 and the vaccination programme.
If you think you might have coronavirus
Symptoms
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A high temperature
- A new, continuous cough
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Loss or change in sense of smell or taste
What to do if you have these symptoms
You must get a test. Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. You should stay at home and self isolate.
Only call 111 if you cannot get help online.
Guidance on coronavirus testing, including who is eligible for a test, how to get tested and the different types of test available is available on the Government's website.
Click here for advice about staying at home and treatment for you and anyone who live with.
If you’re going into hospital
You may need to get tested if you’re due to have surgery or a procedure. The hospital will arrange this for you. Contact your hospital department if you have any questions.
Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service if:
- You feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home
- Your condition gets worse
- Your symptoms do not get better after 7 days
How to self isolate if you or someone in your house has coronavirus
If you have symptoms, you and everyone you live with must immediately self-isolate. Do not leave home until you get your test results, except to post a test kit or for a PCR test appointment.
For more information about when to self isolate and what this means for families visit the Government website.
More information on self isolating
Local Tracing Partnership service
The Local Tracing Partnership service has been set up to support the national NHS Test and Trace service across East Sussex and West Sussex.
If you have tested positive for coronavirus, the national NHS Test and Trace team will contact you to give advice and obtain details of anyone you’ve been in contact with.
However, if the NHS Test and Trace team have been unable to contact you within 48 hours, your case will be passed to West Sussex County Council who will try and contact you.
The local service is based at the COVID-19 Community Hub in West Sussex and active from 8.00am to 8.00pm daily, including weekends.
For more information on Local Tracing Partnership services, click here.
How to avoid spreading the infection
Do:
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Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze.
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Put used tissues in the bin straight away.
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Wash your hands with soap and water often, and for 20 seconds – use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available.
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Try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell.
Don't:
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Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean.
Face coverings
If you can, wear something that covers your nose and mouth in places where it's hard to stay away from other people.
There are some places where you must wear a face covering, such as:
- on public transport
- in shops
- when you go to hospital appointments or visit someone in hospital
Some people are exempt from wearing face coverings, read more here.
Coronavirus vaccine
Click here for updates on the COVID-19 vaccination programme in West Sussex.
Or you can go to the Sussex Health & Care Partnership website. You can find FAQ's here too.
Further information
Go to the Sussex Health & Care Partnership website for the latest updates of Coronavirus news for West Sussex.
Other places for information:
