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.

England has now moved in to step 4 of the roadmap where restrictions have been eased. However, with the number of infections still high, we are choosing to take a cautious approach to unlocking. Please continue to act carefully and remain cautious.

Although most legal restrictions are lifted, and many people have been vaccinated, remember that it is still possible to catch and spread COVID-19, even if you are fully vaccinated.

You should:

continue to wear face coverings to help protect those you come in to contact with
minimise the number, proximity and duration of meeting people
book a test and self-isolate as soon as you get symptoms or when contacted by NHS Test and Trace.
take regular rapid covid tests if you do not have 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.
let fresh air in when meeting people indoors
have the vaccine as soon as you are eligible
wash or sanitise your hands regularly.

To see the full government announcement on the changing of rules please visit GOV.UK.

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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
Braunstone Leisure Centre
Highfields Centre
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