• Government Coronavirus guidance
• Download the NHS COVID-19 contact tracing app
• Test and Trace support payment
• Directory of local support groups

Stay safe

There are three simple actions we must all do to keep on protecting each other:

• Wash hands: keep washing your hands regularly
• Cover face: wear a face covering in enclosed spaces
• Make space: stay at least 2 metres apart - or 1 metre with a face covering or other precautions

Local authorities across Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire have come together to develop a local plan to manage Covid-19. Visit Stay Safe CSW for more information.

If you are showing symptoms

If you have any COVID-19 symptoms, start isolating and book a COVID-19 test:

• Start isolating: 10 days for you and 14 days for your household
• Book a test: Book a test online or call 119

Use the postcode checker to find your nearest rapid testing site.

Rapid testing rolled out in Leamington

Local, rapid testing for people without Coronavirus symptoms is available in Leamington Spa.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine

The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine is safe and effective. It gives you the best protection against coronavirus. The NHS is currently offering the COVID-19 vaccine to people most at risk from coronavirus. NHS guidance on the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine.

Further vaccine information and guidance:

• Who will get the coronavirus vaccine first
• If you’re pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or breastfeeding: coronavirus vaccine advice
• What to expect after you get vaccinated
• COVID-19 vaccination: guide for older adults
• COVID-19 vaccination: a guide for social care staff

Test and Trace support payment

If you receive a positive Covid-19 test result or are told by the NHS to self-isolate because of close contact with someone who has Covid-19, you may be eligible for a £500 lump sum payment.

• Test and Trace support payment

Support for the vulnerable

If you are clinically extremely vulnerable and facing a period of isolation without support during the national lockdown then services in Warwickshire can help you.

• Local support for the vulnerable

Local restrictions and alert levels

• Current coronavirus situation in Warwick district
• Postcode checker - to find which alert level applies in your area. 

Social distancing and self-isolation

• Guidance on social distancing and self-isolation - a series of information posters translated into 7 different languages based on those most commonly spoken across Warwickshire (by Warwickshire County Council)
• If you think there is a breach of social distancing regulations, please contact our Environmental Health team at pollution@warwickdc.gov.uk.

Local support groups

This directory provides useful information about local organisations, groups and agencies that are providing activities, advice, and services which may support you during the current COVID-19 crisis.

• Directory of local support groups

Warwickshire support and guidance

• Coronavirus FAQs - a set of Coronavirus FAQs with guidance 
• Warwickshire Coronavirus hotline - A Warwickshire hotline has been set up so people in this group can request information and support such as access to food and additional supplies during these difficult times
• Domestic violence - help and support if you are suffering from domestic violence
• Covid-19 testing centre in Leamington Spa

Local authorities, agencies and services

• Warwickshire Police
• Warwickshire County Council
• South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust
• EU Settlement Scheme

Central government and other national agencies

Get the latest information and advice from central government, Public Health England and the NHS:

• NHS.UK coronavirus - for information about the virus and how to protect yourself
• Public Health England - what you need to know
• Public Health Coronavirus blog - blog posts have been published with key questions, answers and advice about COVID-19
• Coronavirus Information service on WhatsApp - add 07860 064422 in your phone contacts and then message the word ‘hi’ in a WhatsApp message to get started.
• Coronavirus information in other languages
• Guidance for households with a possible coronavirus infection - stay at home guidance for people with confirmed or possible coronavirus (COVID-19) infection