National restrictions
- National lockdown in England
- Restrictions in Scotland
- Restrictions in Wales
- Restrictions in Northern Ireland
Coronavirus (COVID‑19) is spreading fast.
Do not leave your home unless necessary.
1 in 3 people who have the virus have no symptoms, so you could be spreading it without knowing it.
Get a test and stay at home
For example, if you’re out of work, need to get food, or want to take care of your mental health.
The Prime Minister has announced that it will not be possible to resume face-to-face learning for the majority of pupils and students until 8 March at the earliest.
The Prime Minister has also announced further measures at the border, including the strengthening of requirements for some arrivals through hotel isolation. We’ll set out more details in due course.
All travel corridors to close and you must self-isolate after arriving in the UK, even if you have tested negative. Most people travelling to the UK from abroad need proof of a negative coronavirus (COVID-19) test result. You need to have taken the test in the 3 days before you travel.
National lockdown rules apply in England. Stay at home. Find out what the rules are in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Shielding has resumed in England. If you’re shielding, do not attend work, school, college or university. You can get support if you’re clinically extremely vulnerable, for example priority access to supermarket deliveries.
How to get tested for coronavirus (COVID-19).
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for parents, schools, colleges and universities: closures, exams, learning, health and wellbeing.
Get coronavirus (COVID-19) support if you’re working less or not working - and find out how to stay safe at work.
Get coronavirus (COVID-19) support for your business or if you’re self-employed, and find out how to keep your business and your employees safe
See specific guidance for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
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