How do I look after myself and my community?

To limit the risk of catching or spreading coronavirus follow these steps:

• Follow the social distancing rules (as explained on previous page)
• Wash your hands with soap and water often for at least 20 seconds. If there is no soap in the hostel talk to a member of staff immediately. Turn the tap off with a tissue.
• Always wash your hands when you go in or out of your hostel and other buildings.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze. Toilet paper will do - if this is not available in your accommodation, then ask staff.
• Put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands
• Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth unless your hands are clean.
• Do not have visitors to your room – if you need something get them to leave it at the door
• Do not shake dirty laundry – this can spread the virus.
• Use your elbows, arms and shoulders to open doors instead of your hands.
• 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