My son/daughter is feeling ill with Covid-19 symptoms of:
Most young people with Covid-19 have at least one of these symptoms.
Action needed:
DO NOT SEND YOUR SON/DAUGHTER TO COLLEGE.
The whole household must self-isolate. Your son/daughter will need to isolate for 10 days from the start of symptoms; the rest of the household should isolate for 14 days.
You should book a test for your child using this link here, or by phoning 119.
Please note – only the person with symptoms should be tested and there is no need for others in the household to have a test, unless they also have any of the symptoms mentioned. Make sure you tell the college immediately about the result of the test.
If your son/daughter is feeling ill with other symptoms such as a sore throat, runny nose or a headache.
You should act in the same way as you would have done before the pandemic. This may involve sending your son/daughter to college or keeping them at home, depending on the nature and severity of symptoms. Of course you should seek medical advice via your GP or NHS direct on 111 if you would normally do so.
Please note – if your son/daughter has sickness or diarrhoea they should not return to college until 48 hours after the last bout of this.
DO NOT SEND YOUR SON/DAUGHTER TO COLLEGE.
The whole household must self-isolate and the person with symptoms should book a test using this link here, or by phoning 119.
DO NOT SEND YOUR SON/DAUGHTER TO COLLEGE.
The whole household should isolate for 14 days. The person who has tested positive must isolate for 10 days from the start of symptoms, and until there is no fever for 48 hours.
Your son/daughter can return to college, assuming they are well, and no one in the household or support bubble has any Covid-19 symptoms.
What are the Rules on Self Isolation? A Quick Guide for Parents |
Further information can be found here:
Government Covid 19 Stay at Home Guidance |