NHS Test & Trace message
NHS Test and Trace have issued the following messages for stakeholders
on coronavirus testing.
To stop the spread of the virus remember Hands. Face. Space: wash your
hands regularly, use a face covering when social distancing is not possible and
try to keep your distance from those not in your household.
There is now very high demand for coronavirus tests and it is vital we
test people with symptoms to help stop the spread of the virus.
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· If you have coronavirus symptoms,
you must get a test. · If you don’t have symptoms, don’t
get a test. · We all need to play our part to protect
the NHS Test and Trace service for those who really need it. |
A recent survey at testing sites found a quarter of people turning up
did not have symptoms. If you don’t have coronavirus symptoms, and have not
been advised to take a test by a doctor or a public health professional or by
your local council, you should not be booking a test. Healthcare professionals
will be checking those for symptoms at testing sites.
If you have any coronavirus symptoms you must isolate immediately for 10
days (don’t wait for a test or a test result before doing so)
If you are identified as a contact of a positive case you must isolate
for the full 14 days (even if for some reason you got a negative test during
that period)
You should NOT get tested:
If you have returned from abroad or are about to travel, you are
returning to the workplace, you have been in contact with a confirmed case or
if another member of your household has symptoms. You may be advised to isolate
if you have been in contact with a confirmed case but you should only get a
test if you have symptoms.
By following these simple rules, we can ensure people who need a test
can get one.
When to get a test or not:
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· Only get a test if you have
coronavirus symptoms or have been asked to get tested a doctor or a public
health professional or by your local council. The main symptoms of
coronavirus are a high temperature, a new, continuous cough and a loss or
change to your sense of smell or taste. Most people with coronavirus have at
least one of these symptoms. · Do not use this service to get a
test in order to travel to another country. We do not provide certificates
for travel purposes. You can pay for a private test. · If your employer, school, or travel
company has asked for evidence of a negative coronavirus test result, we are
unable to provide this service. You should only get tested if you have
symptoms. |
If someone in your household starts to have symptoms, then they must get
tested and the rest of your household should self-isolate with them whilst they
wait for the results. If you or other members of the household don’t have
symptoms, then you should not get a test – only people with symptoms should get
tested. Most people who are tested in person get their results the next day.
If you have been in close contact with someone who has coronavirus you
should not get tested unless you have coronavirus symptoms. A negative test
result does not change the period of time that you will be required to
self-isolate.
If you have been abroad and are quarantining, you should not get tested
unless you have coronavirus symptoms. A negative test result does not change
the period of time that you will be required to quarantine.
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· Do not stockpile tests. If you
develop symptoms in future you will be able to book a test. There is no need
to order a test in case of future use. · If you have symptoms and need to
book a test, you can do this online or by ringing 119. Do not call 111 which
is an urgent care service and cannot help with tests. |
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