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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Latest national and local advice and information

There are no coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions in the UK.

If you have COVID-19 you should try to stay at home.

Most people cannot get free COVID-19 tests. You can buy tests in shops but you cannot report the result to the NHS.

You can get vaccinated against COVID-19 by the NHS.

You do not need to take a test or quarantine when you arrive in the UK. You should check travel advice for the country you are going to.

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Living safely with respiratory infections, including COVID-19

Guidance for living safely with respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).

Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination

Get your COVID-19 vaccination, read about the vaccines and find out what happens when you have your vaccine.

Testing for coronavirus (COVID-19)

Find out if you should get a test for COVID-19, who can get free NHS tests, how to get tested, and what your test result means.

In this section

Latest national and local information

Help in your community

Business support

Latest national and local information

Latest Somerset Public Health updates

Information and advice from Somerset Public Health including Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Somerset’s COVID-19 Vaccination Programme

Information on what is happening now and how you can support the NHS

Coronavirus – Our affected services

Latest information about our services affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

Domestic abuse

Domestic abuse is a crime and should be reported - call 999 if you are in immediate danger

Coronavirus – Education guidance for parents and carers

Information for parents and carers about schools and other educational settings

Living with coronavirus and testing

Living safely with COVID-19, what to do if you feel unwell, and eligibility for free symptomatic and asymptomatic testing

Coronavirus – Mental and emotional health information

Information to help you look after yourself and those around you

Coronavirus – Useful national and local links

National and local information, advice and guidance

Food Support for families in Somerset

Support is available for families who may be struggling to find food

Protecting yourself if you are clinically extremely vulnerable

Information for protecting people defined on medical grounds as extremely vulnerable or at high risk from COVID-19

COVID-19 Dashboard

The latest statistics and trends for Covid-19 cases in Somerset

Coronavirus – NHS advice

Get the latest NHS information and advice about coronavirus (COVID-19)

Coronavirus – Public Health England

Coronavirus (COVID-19): what you need to do

Coronavirus – Healthy Somerset

How to stay healthy, happy and safe at home

Local Outbreak Management Plan for Somerset

A plan for managing COVID-19 outbreaks to protect residents

Help in your community

Coronavirus – Useful national and local links

National and local information, advice and guidance

Food Support for families in Somerset

Support is available for families who may be struggling to find food

Coronavirus – Public Health England

Coronavirus (COVID-19): what you need to do

Business support

Coronavirus – Updates for Early Years

Information for Early Years staff and parents

Coronavirus – Useful national and local links

National and local information, advice and guidance

Coronavirus – Support for Adult Social Care Providers

Letter to the Department of Health and Social Care outlining current care setting support activity and forward plans

COVID-19 Local Transport Authorities Bus Services Support Grant

Temporary grant to local transport authorities to make sure local bus services continue to operate

Latest Coronavirus updates

9 August, 2022

Public Health Update – 8 August 2022

Find out what’s been happening across Somerset with Public Health including how…

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4 August, 2022

Covid-19 Vaccination whilst Pregnant

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4 August, 2022

COVID Catch up film – week 66

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