Living with COVID-19 Plan

York’s Public health leaders are reminding residents about the changes regarding Covid-19 testing. These changes came into force on the 1st April when the government introduced the ‘Living with Covid-19’ plan.

This plan has been put in place with details about legal restrictions being removed whilst protecting vulnerable people and maintaining resilience.

Coronavirus infections in the UK are at there lowest levels since mid-December, suggested by National Statistic figures.

An example of protecting the vulnerable which the government have advised ‘Anyone with a positive Covid-19 test result is being advised to try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people for 5 days, which is when they are most infectious.’

With regards to children attending school City of York Council have said:

“Children and young people who are unwell and have a high temperature should stay at home and avoid contact with other people, where they can. They can go back to school, college or childcare when they no longer have a high temperature, and they are well enough to attend.”

Cllr Carol Runciman, the council’s Executive Member for Health and Adult Social Care, said:

“We’re now moving in to the next phase of the national response to Covid-19 and although universal testing has ended, it’s still important that we are sensible in dealing with any illness.”

"By continuing to work together, we can reduce the spread of the virus further and protect those who are most vulnerable to it.”

Fiona Phillips, the council’s Assistant Director of Public Health, said: “Covid-19 is still very much with us so it’s important that we all take a ‘common sense’ approach to dealing with it. York residents and businesses have done a fantastic job in reducing the spread of the virus in the city and by trying to avoid contact with other people when we’re feeling unwell, we can continue the good work.”

To help reduce the risk of catching Covid-19 and passing it on to others you can:

· get vaccinated

· let fresh air in if meeting others indoors

· wash your hands

· cover your coughs and sneezes

· clean your surroundings frequently

· wear a face covering