Coronavirus (COVID-19) - What you need to know

There are no COVID-19 restrictions in the UK.

If you have COVID-19 you should try to stay at home.

The government no longer provide free universal symptomatic and asymptomatic testing for the general public in England. Limited symptomatic testing will be available for a small number of at-risk groups. You can buy tests in shops but you cannot report the result to the NHS.

Visit the NHS website to get advice about COVID-19 and COVID-19 services, including testing, treatment and the long-term effects.

You do not need to take a test or quarantine when you arrive in the UK, but you should check travel advice for any country you are travelling to.

You can get vaccinated against COVID-19 by the NHS.

Autumn/winter 2024

If you are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination you can book this through a local service, such as a community pharmacy or your GP surgery. You do not need to wait for an invitation before booking an appointment. You can book via the nation booking system.

You may also be offered a flu vaccination in the same appointment if you are eligible.

The COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for people at increased risk from COVID-19. You may be offered a COVID-19 vaccine if you:

  • are aged 65 or over
  • are pregnant
  • are aged six months to 64 years and have an increased risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19 because of a health condition or treatment
  • live in a care home for older adults

For up-to-date details of the national vaccination programme, visit the NHS COVID-19 vaccination services website.

GOV.UK publishes data about COVID-19 cases and deaths:

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