Coronavirus
Information, support and guidance about the ongoing covid-19 pandemic
Supporting you through Covid-19
- Current restrictions
- What to do to reduce the spread
- NHS Test and Trace
- Community Support
- Business Support
- Vaccinations
- Testing
- Roadmap to ease restrictions
- More information
Current restrictions
Stay at home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives
You must stay at home. The single most important action we can all take is to stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives.
More information can be found here.
Shielding
What can you do to reduce the spread
We all have a part to play to help tackle the virus.
South Ribble's rates are increasing and its more important than ever for our residents to still follow general Government guidance to help reduce the spread.
Using simple steps we can reduce our risk of infection and help protect ourselves, our families and our communities.
Hands - Wash your hands
We can all help combat the virus by washing our hands thoroughly and regularly for at least 20 seconds.
If this is not available, use hand sanitiser.
Face - Wear a face covering where prompted and applicable
Government advice on face coverings
Space - Social distancing is key
Keeping your distance from people not in our households or our "bubbles".
NHS Test and Trace
From Wednesday 14th September, the council will begin to assist NHS Track and Trace by contacting individuals who need to self-isolate.
If you're told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace or the NHS COVID19 app:
- self-isolate immediately
- do not leave your home for any reason - if you need food or medicine, order it online or by phone, or ask friends and family to drop it off at your home
- do not have visitors in your home, including friends and family - except for essential care
- try to avoid contact with anyone you live with as much as possible
- any people you live with and any people in your support bubble do not need to self-isolate if you do not have symptoms
Your self-isolation period includes the day you were last in contact with the person who tested positive and the next 10 full days.
If you live with someone at higher risk from coronavirus, try to arrange for them to stay with friends or family while you're self-isolating.
If you have to stay in the same home together, read about how to avoid spreading coronavirus to people you live with.
Test and Trace Support Payment
The test and trace support payment has been announced in response to feedback that some people were struggling to self-isolate due to financial constraints. It is to ensure that people on low incomes self-isolate when they test positive or are identified as a contact, and to encourage more people to get tested. This will help reduce the transmission of COVID-19 and avoid further restrictions, including local lockdowns.
More information and how to apply
More information
For up-to-date information about the coronavirus please visit:
The official Government website
The NHS Test and Trace service
More support and information
Guidance if you suspect you have Covid-19 and must isolate at home
South Ribble Together Community Hub