80% of your pay will be covered
Coronavirus emergency: as dramatic new job-saving measure is unveiled, many people continue to flout basic social distancing rules Workers whose jobs are on hold to get up to £2,500 a month from Government Health expert tells public to keep apart and sa
A DRAMATIC Government intervention to save jobs as a result of the coronavirus pandemic has been hailed as “welcome breathing space” by business leaders here.
In an unprecedented announcement last night the Chancellor announced that the
Government will cover 80% of the wages of workers up to a total of £2,500 a month. First Minister Arlene Foster said the announcement was a “hugely significant package”.
Ann Mcgregor, chief executive of the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce, said it gave businesses “some desperately needed breathing room at this critical moment”. Meanwhile
stark warnings have been issued urging the public to stop risking the lives of others by not adhering to social distancing.
WASH YOUR HANDS
Wash your hands with soap and water as often as you can —and do this for at least 20 seconds. Use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available and always wash your hands when you get home or into work. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze, and put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands
afterward.
MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING
Everyone is now advised to follow self-distancing measures, especially the over
70s, pregnant women and adults normally eligible for a flu jab. Maintain at least three feet (one metre) distance between yourself and other people. Only travel on public transport if you need to, and work from home if you can.
Avoid social activities, such as going to pubs and restaurants as well as events with large groups of people
SELF-ISOLATION If you have symptoms of corona
virus, you’ll need to stay at home for seven days. After seven days: if you do not have a high temperature, you do not need to stay at home but if you still have a high temperature, stay at home until your temperature returns to normal.
You do not need to stay at home if you just have a cough after seven days. A cough can last for several weeks after the infection has gone.
If you live with someone who has symptoms, you’ll need to stay at home for 14 days from the day their symptoms started.
HOUSEHOLD
When cleaning your home use your usual household products, such as detergents and bleach.
Put used tissues and disposable cleaning cloths in rubbish bags. Then put the bag into a second bag and tie it securely.
Wait three days before putting it in your outside bin.
Dispose of other household waste as normal.
Laundry that has been in contact with an ill person can still be washed with other people’s items of clothing.
However, do not shake dirty laundry, as this may spread the virus in the air.
WELLBEING
If you are self-isolating or working from home, stay in touch with family and friends over the phone or on social media, to help you avoid feeling low or lonely.
And try to keep yourself busy with activities like cooking, reading, online learning or watching films. If you feel well enough, do some light exercise. And remember to think of other people; if you have an elderly neighbour make sure you make contact with them if they need anything. Be kind and considerate to others.