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COVID-19 help information
Coming to university we appreciate that you'll be eager to emerse yourself in the university life. However, with coronavirus, it is important to be aware of the current and changing situation. We want you to have fun and enjoy university, but we cannot forget the dangerous health risks involved with events and students this year. Please be aware of your health and make sensible decisions regarding your activities and how you are feeling.
Symptoms of COVID
Public Health England explains that the most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are:
a new continuous cough
a high temperature
a loss of, or change in, your normal sense of taste or smell (anosmia)
I have symptoms, what next?
Stay at home (self-isolate) – do not leave your home or have visitors. Anyone you live with, and anyone in your support bubble, must also self-isolate. If you have symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19), however mild, OR you have received a positive coronavirus (COVID-19) test result, the clear medical advice is to immediately self-isolate at home for at least 10 days from when your symptoms started. If you live with others and you are the first in the household to have symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19), then you must stay at home for at least 10 days. All other household members who remain well must stay at home and not leave the house for 14 days.
If you are worried about coronavirus related problems, the campus support email is : coronaqueries@lancaster.ac.uk
For full guidance on self-isolation, visit Public Health England (PHE) stay at home guidance
Get a test – get a test to check if you have coronavirus as soon as possible. Anyone you live with, and anyone in your support bubble, should also get a test if they have symptoms.
You can check your symptoms via NHS 111, and tests are bookable online on https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test A dedicated mailbox has been set up to support students: coronaqueries@lancaster.ac.uk. It is regularly monitored, so please use it to contact the University if you have a specific query.
If you are being tested or have received the outcome of a test for COV-19, please report this at: student reporting form
Wash your hands with soap and water often, at least for 20 seconds
Wear a mask when leaving the house (if you are able to)
Keep windows open in shared spaces or try and meet people outside to reduce the risk.
Social Distancing & Isolating
Only socialise indoors with members of up to 2 household, Socialise outdoors in a group of up to 6 people from different households. Try to limit the number of people you see to minimise the risk.
To reduce the spread of coronavirus, as soon as you think you may have coronavirus, you should self-isolate. This is different from social distancing, and anyone who you have been in close-contact with, should also self-isolate.
DON’T go to work, library, or any other public places
DON’T use public transport such as buses or taxis
DON’T go out to get food/medicine. Order it online or ask someone to bring it to your home. If you have trouble with this, email Tracy Hargreaves on t.hargreaves1@lancaster.ac.uk
DON’T have visitors in your home, including family and friends
DON’T go outside to exercise – exercise in your room only
DON’T use shared towels including hand towels and tea towels
DO stay in your own room as much as possible, and keep the door closed
DO avoid using shared spaces like the kitchen\living room
DO use a separate bathroom, or clean after each time you use it
