On this page you’ll find links to the relevant Coronavirus guidance, both nationally and locally - as well as information on how you can continue to support businesses in Leicester & Leicestershire.

Public health guidance

The national lockdown restrictions remain in place until Wednesday 2 December.

The government has announced that on 2 December Leicester will move into Tier 3: very high. You can see the rules for Tier 3 on gov.uk, or at the bottom of this page.

This is a reflection of the serious situation here. Cases in Leicester are starting to fall, but they remain very high. The recent measures are beginning to work so we must keep going to protect our loved ones.

Stay at home except for specific reasons, such as work or education.
Limit your contact with other people.
Don't mix with other households indoors or in private gardens, unless you have formed a support bubble as a single adult.
Work from home if you can.
Reduce the number of journeys you make.
Walk or cycle if possible, or use buses outside peak times if you can.
Stay 2m apart from anyone you do not live with.
Wash or sanitise your hands regularly.
Wear a face covering on buses, in shops, when dropping or collecting children at school, and in any space where distancing is difficult.
Book a test and self-isolate as soon as you get symptoms.
If you test positive, continue to stay at home for at least 10 days and until you feel better. Members of your household should stay at home for 14 days.

Testing

If you have symptoms of coronavirus or you’ve been in close contact with someone who has had symptoms, please get tested as soon as you can.

Remember that the main symptoms of coronavirus are:

high temperature
continuous new cough
loss of smell
loss of taste.

Book your test online at nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test or call 119.

There are currently test centres in

Aylestone Leisure Centre
Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre
Birstall Park and Ride
Highfields Centre
Humberstone Park
Jubilee Square
Overton Road
Upper Brown Street
Victoria Park

When you go for your test, wear a face covering and bring a photo ID as well as your booking number.

If you test positive for coronavirus, you must stay at home for at least 10 days and until you feel better. People in your household should stay at home for 14 days.

Keep up to date

We will keep you up to date as more details emerge. You can always check the latest information online at leicester.gov.uk/coronavirus and you may also wish to follow the council’s social media accounts.

Get the latest coronavirus updates at GOV.UK

Find out how to protect yourself or check if you need medical help at NHS.UK