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 government and local authorities are acting together to control the spread of the virus in Leicester and affected surrounding areas.

Read the latest information from Leicester City Council

To protect yourself and others:

Limit your contact with other people.
Work from home if you can.
Reduce the number of journeys you make as much as you can.
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.

You can find all the tips to avoid the spreading of the virus here.

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
Bede Park piazza
Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre
Birstall Park and Ride
Highfields Centre
Humberstone Park
Jubilee Square
Overton Road
Victoria Park

If you test positive for coronavirus, you must stay at home for at least 7 days and the people you live with 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.

How will coronavirus impact my travel to Leicester & Leicestershire?

There are no restrictions on travel into or out of Leicester & Leicestershire and you can travel to hospitality venues and accommodation providers with your household or support bubble

We're Good to Go

We’re Good To Go” is the official UK mark to signal that a tourism and hospitality business has worked hard to follow Government and industry COVID-19 guidelines and has processes in place to maintain cleanliness and aid social distancing.

The mark shows that a business has taken the necessary measures and is operating in line with the Government guidelines and Public Health guidance (relating to English businesses) clearly set out in a COVID-19 Risk Assessment. If you are a business and would like to apply please click here.

We have highlighted venues that have achieved the "We're Good to Go" standard. Look out for the logo on listings across the Visit Leicester website.

Get the latest coronavirus updates at GOV.UK

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

Service Updates for Leicester can be found on Leicester.gov.uk