IF YOU ARE CONTACTED…

STEP 1 – ALERT

■ You will be alerted by the NHS Test and Trace service if you have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for coronavirus. ■ The alert will come either by text or email and you’ll need to log on to the NHS Test and Trace website, which is the easiest way for you and the service to communicate – but, if not, a trained call handler will talk you through what you need to do. Under 18s will get a phone call and a parent or guardian will be asked to give permission to continue.

STEP 2 – ISOLATE

■ You will be asked to begin self-isolation for up to 14 days, depending on when you last came into contact with the person who has tested positive. It’s important to do this even if you don’t feel unwell, because it can take up to 14 days for the symptoms to develop. This will be crucial to avoid you unknowingly spreading the virus to others. Your household doesn’t need to self isolate with you, but they must take care to follow the guidance on social distancing and washing hands.

STEP 3 – TEST IF NEEDED

■ If you develop symptoms, other members of your household should self-isolate and you should book a coronavirus test at nhs.uk/ coronavirus or call 119 if you have no internet access. If your test is positive you must continue to stay at home for 7 days. If your test is negative, you must still complete your 14 day self-isolation period because the virus may not be detectable yet.