Covid-19 is the name for what we have to come to know as coronavirus. Coronaviruses are a group of viruses common across the world and COVID-19 is a new strain first identified in Wuhan in China in January this year.
Typical symptons include fever and a cough that may progress to a severe pneumonia causing shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. Generally, coronavirus can cause more severe symptons in people with weakened immune systems, older people, and those with long-term conditions like diabetes, cancer and chronic lung disease.
The following symptons may develop in the 14 days after exposure to someone who has the COVID-19 infection:
CHARITY SUPPORT
Information for community buildings and groups
Regularly updated guidance to help with running your charity during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Information to help you decide what steps you and your organisation may need to take in light of the spread of the virus.
LOCAL AUTHORITY INFORMATION FROM DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Press releases in relation to the Coronavirus outbreak including closures and event cancellations
Business Durham, the economic arm of Durham County Council, has guidance for employers and businesses about COVID-19.
PUBLIC HEALTH
The NHS website has more information about how coronavirus is spread and answers common questions about the virus.
GOVERNMENT GUIDANCE
This includes guidance and support plus details of any recent or upcoming changes.
Guidance from the Government on how to claim for your employees' wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
Guidance from the Government to help organisations and groups understand how to safely and effectively involve volunteers durung the pandemic.
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