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.
Changes from 29 March:
- six people or two households are able to meet outdoors
- you will be able to take part in formally organised outdoor sports as outdoor sports venues/facilities will be able to reopen
- outdoor childcare and supervised activities will be allowed for all children
- organised parent and child groups will be able to take place outdoors for up to 15 attendees. Children under 5 will not be not counted in this number
England is still in a national lockdown. You should minimise the number of journeys you make where possible and follow the guidelines.
Leicester's coronavirus cases are falling but they remain among the highest in the country. How you can help:
- Stay 2m apart from anyone you do not live with.
- Wash or sanitise your hands regularly.
- Wear a face covering when required.
- 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. Everyone you live with should stay at home for 10 days, even if they don't have symptoms.
- Take regular rapid covid tests if you do not have symptoms.
- Have the vaccine as soon as you are eligible.
- For further information please visit GOV.UK.
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
- 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
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