As the virus spreads and continues to dominate the news, UNISON has your work-based coronavirus questions answered on their handy Q&A at unison.org.uk/news/article/2020/03/coronavirus-qa/
You can also find advice for universities on Universities UK (UUK) at www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/policy-and-analysis/Pages/coronavirus.aspx
Advice for employers and employees on acas at https://www.acas.org.uk/coronavirus
NHS also has a page for health information and advice at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
the NHS have issued the following advice for avoiding catching or spreading coronavirus:
Do
- wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
- always wash your hands when you get home or into work
- use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
- cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
- put used tissues in the bin straight away and wash your hands afterwards
- try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell
Don’t
- do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean
THIS INFORMATION IS UP-TO-DATE AS OF 11th MARCH 2020