COVID-19 or coronavirus is a new illness that has infected many people around the world.
An easy read guide to coronavirus is available here, produced by inclusion north
If you have it, you may have a fever (high temperature) and a cough. Sometimes this can get worse and become severe pneumonia (a chest infection) which can make it difficult to breathe.
If you have a long term health condition, are older, or have a weakened immune system, coronavirus can be much more serious.
The NHS will contact you from Monday 23 March 2020 if you are at particularly high risk of getting seriously ill with coronavirus. You’ll be given advice about what to do.
Do not contact your GP unless you are not well.
Links to advice on coronavirus
Below are links to general advice and information
These links are to information or support not managed by CCIL but may be useful:
