. . . between self-isolation and social-distancing?

IF YOU have symptoms of Covid-19 – which include a new, continuous cough or a fever – you should self-isolate for seven days.

This means you should stay at home at all times and only go outside to exercise. If you live with other people they need to self-isolate for 14 days – the time it takes for symptoms to appear.

Social-distancing is what we should all be doing to try to stop the spread of Covid-19 – even when we feel well. It’s a big shift in how we live our lives, and means avoiding large gatherings, working from home and only using transport when it’s essential. You can still exercise outdoors once a day – and go to the shop if really necessary – but you should keep at least two metres from other people at all times.