Covid-19 cases are rising rapidly in London, including in Islington.
I know that keeping up to date with current restrictions can be confusing, but it's vital that we all act now to prevent the devastating illness and deaths we saw earlier this year.
We all want life to return to normal, but that will only happen if we all follow these simple steps to keep this virus under control and protect ourselves, our friends and our family:
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Wash your hands regularly – and make the most of hand sanitiser stations at buildings and public spaces
- Wear a face covering in public places, including in shops, while not seated in bars and restaurants and, on public transport
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Create space – stay 2m apart from people outside your household, particularly in public places
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Stick with six – do not meet in groups of more than six people at any time, indoors or outdoors, and try to limit the number of people you see socially over a short period
Check your symptoms – if you start to develop any coronavirus symptoms – a high temperature, a new, continuous cough, or a loss or change to your taste or smell – make sure you self-isolate and book a test. To make it easier for residents to get a test, there is now a testing centre in the Sobell Leisure Centre car park which can be booked through the app or by calling 119.
If you've got symptoms, you must stay at home for 10 days, and anyone in your household must stay at home for 14 days.
Julie Billett
Director of Public Health, Islington
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