How can I help protect myself from coronavrirus? Follow the social distancing rules In most areas Local Authorities are providing hotel accommodation for people rough sleeping. Services are different in different towns and cities. Try to contact your local homelessness services to find out more. In Manchester please phone the rough sleeper team on 0161 234 4692 between 9am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. For referrals out of hours, call 0161 234 5001 but make sure you tell them that you may have Coronavirus. Don’t bed down near to people or share tents with people that you have not already been sleeping near to If you have a dog or another pet, keep it away from other people and other pets Don’t share cigarettes, pipes or drink from the same bottles and cans Wash your hands with soap and water often for at least 20 seconds. Use public toilets and if there is no soap available use hot/warm running water. It may be useful to carry a bottle of water and soap Always wash your hands when you go into and leave buildings or public spaces Use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze. Toilet paper will do so try and collect some. Put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards. Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth unless your hands are clean Use your elbows, arms and shoulders to open doors instead of your hands Manage Cookie Preferences