If you think you have symptoms of Coronavirus:
- a high temperature,
- a new, continuous cough,
- a loss of or change to your sense of smell or taste
Up to date information can be found on the NHS website.
Book a COVID-19 test
by phoning 119
Current coronavirus restrictions
England has moved to Step 4. What does this mean?
- There are no limits on how many people you can meet.
- 1 metre plus social distancing guidance has been removed (except in certain locations such as hospitals)
- Face coverings are no longer required by law. However, many companies are choosing to have them as a requirement e.g. West Midlands public transport services. Face coverings are still required in NHS settings.
What guidance remains in place?
- Meet outside if it possible to do so.
- If you do meet inside, open windows and doors.
- Take the vaccine when you are offered it.
- Wear a face covering in crowded public places.
- Remember that some people are more vulnerable than others to being seriously ill.
- Wash hands and clean surfaces regularly.
What changed from 19 July
Read more about what you can and can't do under the COVID-19 restrictions
COVID-19 rapid tests for those without COVID symptoms
Everyone who lives, works and studies in Coventry can get COVID-19 home testing kits to help to keep themselves and others safe. People are recommended to take two tests a week.
The tests are a simple swab of the nose and throat and give fast results.
Test kits can be collected from local testing centres. Or you can have a test at the centre.
Find out where Coventry’s rapid test centres are
View where you can collect home testing its from:
If you test positive you will need to get a second test using one of the testing centres that send your sample to a lab to be analysed.
Local COVID-19 support
Coventry City Council, local NHS organisations and voluntary organsations offer support:
Find out about local practical help
Go to emotional wellbeing support produced by Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust
The NHS Covid-19 app
The NHS Covid-19 app helps notify users if they have come into contact with someone who tests positive for Covid-19. The app allows people to report symptoms, order a coronavirus test, check in to venues by scanning a QR code and it helps the NHS trace individuals that have coronavirus.
The app does this while protecting the user’s anonymity. Nobody, including the government, will know who or where a particular user is.