Coronavirus (COVID-19): what you need to do
Stay at home
- Only go outside for food, health reasons or work (but only if you cannot work from home)
- If you go out, stay 2 metres (6ft) away from other people at all times
- Wash your hands as soon as you get home
Do not meet others, even friends or family. You can spread the virus even if you don’t have symptoms.
Announcements
Live press conference
2nd April 2020
Do not leave home if you or someone you live with has either:
- a high temperature
- a new, continuous cough
- Check if you can get statutory sick pay (SSP)
- Check if you're eligible for Universal Credit
- Check if you're eligible for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Employers can apply for staff to get up to 80% pay if they can’t work
- Financial help if you’re self-employed
- Get an isolation note to give to your employer
- Your rights if your hours are cut or you’re laid off
- What to do if you cannot pay your tax bill on time
- How to keep your employees safe
- Businesses and community spaces that must be closed
- How to clean workplaces safely
- Check what you need to do about Statutory Sick Pay
- Find out what business support you can get
- UK businesses trading internationally
- What the government is doing to support businesses
- How to close holiday accommodation to temporary residents
Benefits
Crime, justice and the law
Driving and transport
- Car, motorcycle and van MOTs extended by 6 months
- Driving and theory tests suspended
- MOTs for heavy vehicles suspended
- Relaxation of drivers’ hours rules
- Vehicle approval tests suspended
Housing and local services
If you live in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland
Additional guidance is available
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