Coronavirus advice in Devon
Stay alert | Control the virus | Save lives
We can all help control the virus if we all stay alert. This means you must:
- stay at home as much as possible
- work from home if you can
- limit contact with other people
- keep your distance if you go out (2 metres apart where possible)
- wash your hands regularly
Self-isolate if you or anyone in your household has symptoms.
Read more about what you can and cannot do on the GOV.UK website.
Latest updates
Test and trace service
The government is introducing this service to help return life more to normal, in a way that is safe and protects social care and the NHS. The service will allow us to trace the spread of the virus and isolate new infections and play a vital role in giving us early warning if the virus is increasing again, locally or nationally.
- How the test and trace service will work
- What to do if you are notified that you have been in contact with someone who has had a positive test
- Guidance for households with possible coronavirus infection
Further updates
- Help for people who need urgent support
- Returning to school arrangements from the 1 June
- View the UK government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy
- Coronavirus outbreak FAQs: What you can and can’t do
- Coronavirus testing: Find out who is eligible and how to apply for a test
- If you’re concerned about the safety of a child please contact the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000 or email help@nspcc.org.uk.
- All Devon County Council sites are now closed to the public except for necessary pre-arranged visits but you can still contact us if you need to.
Do not leave home if you or someone you live with has any of the following:
- a high temperature
- a new, continuous cough
- a loss of, or change to, your sense of smell or taste
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Children, education and families
Advice for parents and carers, children and young people
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- Returning to school arrangements from the 1 June
- School opening details over May half term period
- Vulnerable children should attend school
- Free school meals voucher scheme
- New arrangements for school transport
- Extra funding for families raising disabled or seriously ill children in England
- SEND and EHCPs
- Children and young people's mental health and wellbeing
- Amendments to children’s social care legislation
Business and employment
Guidance on the support available if your employment or business has been affected.
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Keeping people safe and well
Guidance on keeping you, your family and the community safe and well
Information for communities
Advice and guidance for communities in Devon
Useful information
Contacting your GP remotely
- Find your local community support group
Selected council area: All of Devon
What to do if someone dies
Support and guidance for families during the coronavirus pandemic
Service updates
Births, deaths and ceremonies
How to register a birth or death, and what's happening with ceremonies
Democracy and meetings
What's happening regarding council and scrutiny meetings
Library services
Devon's libraries are offering online services whilst library buildings are closed
Planning
Planning requests are still being dealt with, with updates published online
Rights of way, cycle trails and country parks
Guidance for using these public areas
Travel and public transport
Keep up to date with the latest travel advice and changes to public transport
Waste disposal and recycling
Dealing with household waste and current recycling centre arrangements
Public Health Nursing
How the Service is continuing to operate during the pandemic
News and updates
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- Social media
Have a care worker? There are things you can do to help us prepare:
📞 Talk to friends, relatives & neighbours to arrange support that you may need in case your care provider is temporarily unable to deliver your care package.For more information visit: https://t.co/2AJwLFcVFc pic.twitter.com/xcjpsB71Qg
— Devon County Council (@DevonCC) April 16, 2020
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Coronavirus information and updates from Devon's councils
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0345 155 1015