Coronavirus (COVID-19) - stay home, keep distance, wash hands

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  • stay at home - only go outside for food, health reasons, or work (but only if you cannot work from home)
  • stay two metres (six feet) away from other people
  • wash your hands well and often

What to do if you think you have coronavirus (COVID-19)

Sign language versions of videos are available on the coronavirus (COVID-19) information videos page

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

General information about the coronavirus and its impact in Northern Ireland ... more

Staying at home and self-isolation

Information about the stay at home regulations to combat the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and how to self-isolate if you have symptoms ... more

Hand washing advice

Washing your hands properly is one of the most important things you can do to help prevent and control the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) ... more

Businesses and employers

Guidance for employers and businesses in providing advice about coronavirus ... more

Advice for vulnerable people

Information for people most vulnerable to coronavirus (COVID-19)  ... more

How to help

Find out how you can play your part in Northern Ireland's fightback against coronavirus (COVID-19) … more

Schools, colleges and universities

Guidance for and information about educational settings, including early years and youth settings relating to coronavirus (COVID-19) ... more

Benefits

Updates on jobs and benefits services affected by coronavirus (COVID-19), including Jobseekers Allowance, and Universal Credit ...more 

Government services

Information about government services and coronavirus (COVID-19) ... more

Essential businesses and services

A list of essential businesses and services permitted to stay open to the public during the coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency ... more

New coronavirus (COVID-19) regulations 

A guide to what the new coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency regulations mean for you ... more

 

Mental health and wellbeing

Information and advice about taking care of your mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak ... more

 

Health services

Information on health services, specifically the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on them and initiatives to support patients ... more 

Information videos

Information videos about coronavirus (COVID-19), including British and Irish Sign Language versions ... more 

Travel advice

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advises against all but essential travel ... more 

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