Latest COVID-19 advice
Although most formal COVID-19 restrictions are now no longer in place outside healthcare settings, COVID-19 has not gone away. There are simple and effective things you can still do to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
Reduce the risk of catching and spreading COVID-19
You can help reduce the risk of catching and spreading COVID-19 and keep yourself and your loved ones safe by:
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Letting fresh air in if you’re meeting indoors, or meeting outside
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Considering wearing a face covering in crowded, enclosed spaces if you can
Where to get tests
Access to free tests for COVID-19 ended on 1 April 2022. Find out more on the GOV.UK website.
Instead, lateral flow tests are available to buy from local pharmacies and online. Visit the GOV.UK website for the latest national guidance.
Cambridgeshire's on-site supervised free rapid test sites are now closed.
What to do if you have COVID-19
Most people with COVID-19 get better within a few weeks. You may be able to look after yourself at home while you recover.
If you have a high temperature, it can help to get lots of rest, drink plenty of fluids, and take over-the-counter painkillers such as ibuprofen or paracetamol if you’re feeling uncomfortable. To treat a cough you should avoid lying on your back when you’re resting, or try having a teaspoon of honey.
If your symptoms get worse or you feel unable to care for yourself, visit NHS 111 online via 111.nhs.uk or call 111 for advice.
Visit NHS.UK here for more detailed advice on how to look after yourself if you have COVID-19.
Continued restrictions in healthcare settings
Some healthcare settings in our area require that you wear a face covering to keep staff and patients safe. Please visit the website of the health setting you're due to visit to find out about COVID-19 measures in place, or refer to the signs posted on entry doors when you visit.