A message from Islington Council: Keep staying safe I can’t put into words how proud I am of the way that Islington has responded to the coronavirus outbreak. We’re fortunate to live in such a wonderful borough, where people always pull together in times of crisis and stand united in the face of adversity. I am so grateful to those in our community that have selflessly helped others, particularly our most vulnerable residents, and to the many people in Islington that have made huge sacrifices by staying at home for so long. Although we all want this crisis to be over, I know that many in our borough are concerned that the Government is taking risks, and that the lockdown
is being eased prematurely. In my role as Council Leader, my top priority is the health and safety of everyone in Islington. That is why the Council is taking a safety-first approach to everything we do. We’ll keep enforcing social distancing rules to keep our wonderful parks and greenspaces safe, we will keep supporting local businesses and traders to keep staff and customers safe, and we’re working hard to create people friendly streets all over Islington to make our streets safer and more pleasant for all. But to keep Islington safe, we need you to keep doing your bit too. By sticking to the rules, you’re saving lives. So please, keep staying at home as
much as possible. If you need to go out, stay two metres from anyone from outside your household. Please avoid using public transport, unless you really need to. If you are in an enclosed place, like public transport or a shop, then please wear a non-medical face covering. And do not forget to regularly wash your hands. This crisis is far from over. Please keep yourself, your family, friends, neighbours and the amazing key workers safe. By sticking together and all doing our bit, we will get through this. Thank you for keeping Islington safe. Cllr Richard Watts, Leader of Islington Council
For clear, up-to-date, easy-to-read guidance and updates, visit www.gov.uk, www.nhs.uk, www.islington.gov.uk, and the council’s Facebook or Twitter @IslingtonBC. All information on this page is correct as of 11am Thursday June 4.
WE ARE Islington Are you struggling because of Coronavirus (COVID-19)? We are Islington is here to help you
NHS Test and Trace The Government launched NHS Test and Trace last week, which aims to ensure people with coronavirus symptoms can get tested and, if they have the virus, will help to trace people they’ve been in close contact with so that they can also self-isolate and prevent further spread of the infection. For more information, visit www.nhs.uk/conditions/ coronavirus-covid-19/testing-for-coronavirus
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If you or someone you know needs support, then help is available. This could include help with getting food or medicine, online group activities, legal advice or a friendly conversation.
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Call the We are Islington helpline on 020 7527 8222. You can also email weareislington@islington.gov.uk Minicom: 020 7527 1900 We are open every day from 9am to 5pm. For British Sign Language (BSL), look online at www.islington.gov.uk/accessibility. Signvideo lines are open Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm, Saturday from 9am-1pm, Sunday closed. Find local news, link to public health advice and sign up to our ebulletins at www.islington.gov.uk/coronavirus
If you have been in close contact with someone who tests positive
Got coronavirus symptoms?
Start isolating
• you for 7 days • household for 14 days
Book a test
• NHS.uk/coronavirus • or call 119
negative for COVID-19
positive for COVID-19
• Household members no longer need to isolate • You can stop isolating if you feel well
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Share contacts
via NHS Test and Trace • You begin new 7 day isolation • Household completes 14 day isolation
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You may be alerted by NHS Test and Trace
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Isolate
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for 14 days after close contact
if you develop symptoms • Household isolated for 14 days
Book a test negative for COVID-19
positive for COVID-19
• Household members no longer need to isolate • You complete 14 day isolation
• You begin new 7 day isolation • Household completes 14 day isolation
Coronavirus – advice on staying safe As restrictions have changed to allow us to spend more time outside for certain activities it’s important that we continue to make sure we’re doing everything we can to keep ourselves and others safe. This means:
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If you feel able to, you can donate to the Islington Giving Crisis Fund at www.islingtongiving.org.uk
Keeping your distance (2 metres) from people outside your household. Please continue to stay at home as much as possible.
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Washing your hands regularly for 20 seconds. Avoiding touching your face as much as possible and if you can, wear a non-medical face covering in enclosed spaces. 2m 2m