Guidance

COVID-19: guidance on social distancing and for vulnerable people

Guidance on social distancing for everyone in the UK, including children, and protecting older people and vulnerable people.

• From: Public Health England
• Published: 16 March 2020
• Last updated: 30 March 2020
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  1. 30 March 2020

     Added new easy-read guidance on 'Staying at home' and 'Keeping away from other people'.

  2. 23 March 2020

     Added new rules on staying at home and away from others.

  3. 23 March 2020

     Added translated guidance.

  4. 20 March 2020

     Added translated versions.

  5. 16 March 2020

     First published.

This publication was withdrawn on 1 May 2020

The information on this page has been superseded by the following guidance: Staying alert and safe (social distancing).

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[Withdrawn] Guidance on social distancing for everyone in the UK

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[Withdrawn] Staying at home: an easy-read guide

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[Withdrawn] Keeping away from other people: an easy-read guide

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Details

This guidance is for everyone, including children. It advises on social distancing measures we should all be taking to reduce social interaction between people in order to reduce the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19). It is intended for use in situations where people are living in their own homes, with or without additional support from friends, family and carers.

Translated versions are included.

If you live in a residential care setting, guidance is available.

See updated full guidance on staying at home and away from others.