I think that is pretty longstanding advice. Mr Sunak’s spokesman, asked for the Government’s opinion on the UKHSA’s guidance, said: “Obviously that’s advice they put out. However, Downing Street stressed that while the advice from health officials was “longstanding,” it was “not mandatory”. When Transport Secretary Mark Harper was asked on LBC whether he would follow such advice, he said that “wearing a mask is very sensible if you are ill”. “I welcome this new advice about people wearing masks and not going out if they’re ill, keeping children off school, because we need to do everything we can to avoid unnecessary illness.” The advice is not mandatory, but underlines concerns among experts that a “twindemic” of Covid and flu are putting hospitals under the biggest strain since the height of the pandemic.ĭietitians warn against people cutting out vital food groups after 'self-diagnosing' conditions 05 June, 2023 Labour mayor claims 'sword of Damocles' is hanging over MPs as rift over candidate purge grows 05 June, 2023 World's largest cryptocurrency exchange accused of siphoning funds in 'web of deception' 05 June, 2023 If adults do need to go out they are advised to wear a face mask, avoid healthcare settings and not visit vulnerable people.
On Monday 2 January, Professor Susan Hopkins, chief medical adviser for the UKHSA, issued advice that should “wear a face covering” if they have to leave the house while feeling unwell.Ĭhildren who feel unwell and have a fever should stay off school, while adults who are ill should stay at home, the guidance says. We are working hard with the NHS to tackle the pressures faced this winter.” What is the current advice on face masks? “It would also make perfect sense to ask people who can work from home to do so if the NHS need us all to support them through this busy period of the year.”Ī spokeswoman for the UKHSA said that the introduction of any further measures “would sit with DHSC (Department for Health and Social Care)”.Ī DHSC spokesman told i: “It is inaccurate to say we are considering implementing any such measures. Ministers have ruled out any national lockdowns or school closures during the winter admissions crisis. I can’t imagine we’d be as lucky as that ever again.”īut if cases do rise, there is no indication that the UK will return to the mandatory lockdown restrictions in place for much of the Covid pandemic – here’s everything you need to know. He added: “We were incredibly well prepared in that sense. Professor John Edmunds, an infectious diseases expert at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, said: “We were actually very lucky with Omicron because we had just started boosting the elderly and vulnerable.” When these efforts are combined with good ventilation, testing/screening, and contact tracking in the school community, the results are far better.Guidance for adults who feel ill to wear face masks in public is not mandatory (Photo: PA)Įarly research suggests it is both more infectious than the current dominant variant – Omicron BA.5 and its sublineages such as BQ.1 as well as being better at evading immunity.īut there is no evidence that XBB.1.5 is more severe than the BA.5 strain, so it should not lead to a higher proportion of infections turning serious.Ī leading health expert told i that the arrival of a variant of concern similar to the Omicron strain which arrived last winter would put the UK under “enormous pressure”.
COVID-19 vaccinations, as well as masking, physical separation, handwashing, and staying at home when unwell, goes a long way in reducing new infections. Universal mask use can dramatically reduce virus transmission in society by significant reduction of viral transmission the virus to others, including those who are unwittingly carrying it. Approximately 40% of COVID-19-infected people are asymptomatic, although they can still transfer the virus to others. Many COVID-19 infected patients are fully unaware of their infection. While following COVID regimens, a well-balanced diet, proper sleep, and regular exercise are all beneficial to your general health and well-being," added Dr. In most cases, the present strain of COVID merely causes minimal symptoms that can be treated with paracetamol. Do not self-medicate or use medication you do not require. If your child or anyone in the family is sick, see a doctor immediately. "Above all, don't incite fear or spread rumors they'll do more harm than good. I think we are better prepared this time and there are no or very less chances of a new wave or lockdown measures this time." Arunesh Kumar, HOD & Senior Consultant, Pulmonology, Paras Hospitals, Gurugram says, "We are not expecting a new wave but we are expecting new patients with new respiratory symptoms who will be affected by the new variant.
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