Coronavirus

COVID-19 is an illness which can affect your lungs and airways. It's caused by a coronavirus. There are confirmed cases across the UK and it has been confirmed as a pandemic by the World Health Organisation - that means it's spreading in multiple countries at the same time.

• Getting Help: The links below provide further information on getting help if you require it.
  • Oadby and Wigston Community Hub
  • Harborough District Community Hub
  • If you are have a medical condition that makes you extremely vulnerable to COVID-19, please visit https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus-extremely-vulnerable to register for support.
• Mental Health and Wellbeing: It is undoubtedly an overwhelming, uncertain time for all of us - and taking care of your physical and mental health is important. The links below can help you foster wellbeing from home and provide sources of help.
  • Leicestershire County Council mental health and wellbeing page.
  • Mental health advice from GOV.UK https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-advice-to-support-mental-health-during-coronavirus-outbreak?utm_source=6030a355-bc47-42d5-acc5-8499a6f38573&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=daily
  • Joe Wicks ('The Body Coach') uploads daily virtual P.E. lessons on Youtube. A great way to get you (and the kids) moving at home! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ

• Key Updates:
  • Government: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
  • Oadby and Wigston Borough Council: https://www.oadby-wigston.gov.uk/pages/coronavirus_information_and_updates
  • Harborough District Council: https://www.harborough.gov.uk/info/20021/council_information/324/information_about_council_services
  • Leicestershire County Council: https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19
  • NHS: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

• Support for Businesses:
  • Harborough Distrct Council
  • Oadby and Wigston Borough Council