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What is coronavirus (COVID-19)?

A coronavirus is a type of virus - an infectious germ that can cause disease. COVID-19 is new coronavirus affecting people around the world, including here in Southwark.

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What should you do about coronavirus?

Find out what to do if you or someone you live with has symptoms, all about self-isolating, shielding and social distancing, and how to protect yourself and others from coronavirus.

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COVID-19 vaccinations in Southwark

Find out how COVID-19 vaccinations are being rolled out in Southwark.

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How else can you help during the outbreak?

The most important thing for all of us to do is to scrupulously follow the government's rules on staying at home, to save lives and support frontline workers. But there are other ways to help, too.

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Dealing with coronavirus as a carer

If you care for someone, coronavirus can make things more complicated and stressful. Here you can find helpful information, advice, and signposting to support all in one place for carers in Southwark.

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How are the Southwark authorities responding to coronavirus?

The local Coronavirus Pandemic Committee (CPC) was convened by Professor Kevin Fenton, Director of Public Health for Southwark, on 6 February and is meeting regularly.

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Get information about coronavirus in different languages

Download information about coronavirus, and what you should do about it, in different languages.

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Get information about coronavirus in accessible formats

Download, watch and listen to information about coronavirus in easy read, British Sign Language, autism-friendly and Makaton formats.

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COVID-19 information booklet for shielded residents

The council have created a booklet with useful information for all shielded residents.

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Coronavirus outbreak FAQs: what you can and can't do after 4 July

The government has set out its plan to return life to as near normal as we can, for as many people as we can, as quickly and fairly as possible in order to safeguard livelihoods.