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COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It's caused by a virus called 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
There are things you can do to help stop germs like coronavirus spreading including:
- covering your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze
- put used tissues in the bin
- regularly wash your hands with soap and water
- try to avoid contact with people who are unwell.
Members of the public can find more information about coronavirus at nhs.uk/coronavirus.
For more information about confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dorset, please read Public Health Dorset's website and watch a video from Sam Crowe, Director of Public Health for Dorset and BCP Councils.
NHS services and Public Health are well prepared for outbreaks of infectious diseases such as COVID-19.
Public Health England has published information and advice on coronavirus COVID-19.
Travel advice in relation to Coronavirus COVID-19 is available.