Dear Parent/Carer
NHS Lothian has contacted all headteachers providing advice on the Coronavirus. NHS Lothian has provided public health advice from the UK Government and the NHS. The links are to this advice are
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-information-for-the-public
NHS Lothian Public Health state that the risk to people in this country is low.
Please read the following information provided by NHS Lothian to reduce the spread of respiratory illness.
The main symptoms being reported include:
– Fever
– Cough
– Sore throat
– Muscle aches
– Sore tummy
– Cold/Flu like symptoms
– headache
These symptoms are consistent with respiratory viral illnesses such as the common cold, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza. Respiratory viruses are spread by breathing in droplets produced when a person coughs or sneezes. You can also catch the virus by touching the surfaces that the droplets have landed on if you pick up the virus on your hands and then touch your nose or mouth.
Key advice for parents and carers in the home the risk of catching or spreading flu/cold like illness can be reduced by:
Children should not return to school until completely well and 48 hours after symptoms have ceased.
