HSE APPROVED TEMPLATES Available as Posters or Vinyls in various sizes NO MINIMUM ORDER QTY AR FÁIL IN GAEILGE WHO IS AT RISK SYMPTOMS STAY AT HOME COCOON PREVENTION HYGIENE Coronavirus COVID-19 Public Health Advice Coronavirus COVID-19 Who should cocoon? >Everyone aged 70 or over >Everyone living in a residential home or long-term care >People who have serious medical conditions that make them vulnerable, like: organ transplant recipients, people undergoing cancer treatment, severe respiratory conditions, rare diseases that increase the risk of infections, pregnant women who have significant heart disease. What does cocooning mean? It means you should stay at home at all times and avoid face-to- face contact. This is for the next two weeks initially. Family, carers, neighbours and our public services will help ensure you have the support you need. Do >Stay at home at all times >Arrange for food or medication deliveries to be left at the door >If you have a garden or balcony, spend time outside for fresh air >Keep in touch with people over the phone or online if you have access >Keep yourself mobile by getting up and moving as much as possible >Try to spend time doing things you enjoy indoors Don’t >Go outside your home and garden >Have visitors to your home, except for essential carers If you live with a person who needs to be cocooned Even though it is hard, try to stay 1 metre apart from vulnerable people in your home. Where can I get help? >The Government is arranging for each county council or local authority to set up supports for access to food, essential household supplies and medicines >ALONE is providing a telephone support line, seven days a week from 8am – 8pm 0818 222 024 >You can contact HSE Live 1850 24 1850 for information and advice on health services >For factual, updated information on coronavirus, go to hse.ie Every person needs to follow these 6 key steps to prevent coronavirus Protection from coronavirus. It’s in our hands. To slow the spread of coronavirus, vulnerable people are being asked to cocoon For people most at risk, we are giving special advice called cocooning. Wash Cover Avoid Clean Stop Distance Coronavirus COVID-19 Public Health Advice Coronavirus COVID-19 Stay at home in all circumstances, EXCEPT: > Travel to and from work where your work is an essential service. See gov.ie > To shop for essential food and household goods >To attend medical appointments and collect medicines > For vital family reasons including caring for children, older or vulnerable people or someone who is cocooning but excluding social family visits > To take exercise within 2km of your home. You may include children from your household but MUST adhere to 2m physical distancing from other people. Cocooning has been introduced for those over 70 years and those who are extremely medically vulnerable to COVID-19. You can find out more about this on hse.ie. Remember, you cannot arrange a gathering with anybody you do not live with. If you have symptoms, self-isolate to protect others and phone your GP. For information and advice visit hse.ieor phone HSELive 1850 24 1850 How to Prevent Wash your hands well and often to avoid contamination Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing and discard used tissue Avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces Stop shaking hands or hugging when saying hello or greeting other people Distance yourself at least 2 metres (6 feet) away from other people, especially those who might be unwell For Daily Updates Visit www.gov.ie/health-covid-19 www.hse.ie Everyone stay at home. Everyone has the power to Stop COVID-19. Symptoms > Fever (High Temperature) > A Cough > Shortness of Breath > Breathing Difficulties Protecon from coronavirus. It’s in our hands. Coronavirus COVID-19 Help prevent coronavirus Visit HSE.ie For updated factual informaon and advice Or call 1850 24 1850 The virus spreads in sneeze and cough droplets, so regularly taking the above measures helps reduce the chance of it spreading. Avoid touching your face Cover mouth if coughing or sneezing Wash your hands Keep surfaces clean Keep a safe distance Stop shaking hands and hugging Know the signs For 8 out of 10 people, rest and over the counter medicaon can help you feel beer. High Temperature Breathing Difficules Shortness of Breath Wash Cover Avoid Stop Clean Distance Coronavirus COVID-19 Protecon from coronavirus. It’s in our hands. If you have symptoms, self-isolate to protect others and phone your GP. Visit hse.iefor updated factual informaon and advice or call 1850 24 1850. Cough Who is most at risk? Please take extra care if this affects you or someone you know. Coronavirus COVID-19 Protecon from coronavirus. It’s in our hands. Wash Cover Avoid Stop Clean Distance People with long term medical condions like heart disease, lung disease, diabetes and cancer People over 60 If you have symptoms, self-isolate to protect others and phone your GP. Visit hse.iefor updated factual informaon and advice or call 1850 24 1850. Protect yourself and others from getting sick www.hse.ie/handhygiene Wash your hands • after coughing or sneezing • when caring for the sick • before and after you prepare food • before eating • after toilet use • when hands are visibly dirty • after touching cuts, blisters or any open sores • you can use alcohol hand rub, if hands are not visibly dirty