Public Health updates

Respiratory infections including Covid-19 – relevant for Primary, Special and Secondary Schools

Living safely with respiratory infections including Covid-19.

It has been requested that we share again the current guidance for living safely with respiratory infections including Covid-19.

The has been no change in the guidance and the information below is identical to the information shared in the last academic year.  Positive cases in school are now managed in line with the general population.

General guidance regarding respiratory infections, including Covid-19 for you to share with your school community.

 The summary below is based on the current government guidance for Living safely with respiratory infections, including Covid-19

Respiratory infections including Covid-19, can spread easily and cause serious illness in some people.

By following the guidance everyone can help to reduce the spread of respiratory infections:

• Get vaccinated if you are eligible as this provides protection against severe disease
• Ensure good ventilation to allow fresh air into spaces
• Wash your hands regularly
• Cover coughs and sneezes
• Clean your surroundings frequently

Guidance for people with respiratory infections, including covid-19

The current government guidance for people-with-symptoms-of-a-respiratory-infection-including-covid-19 covers respiratory infections and Covid-19. The summary below is based on this guidance and we recommend that the guidance should be read in full.