CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) – if you become unwell

In line with guidance from the NHS and Public Health England our approach at the Orwell Yacht Club at present is as follows:

If you have a cough, high temperature, shortness of breath don’t come to the Club!

These are the symptoms of coronavirus but these symptoms do not necessarily mean you have the illness. The symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common, such as cold and flu.

It’s very unlikely to be coronavirus if you have not been in close contact with someone with confirmed coronavirus and you have not been to a country or area with a high risk of coronavirus in the last 14 days. However, you might be suffering from flu or coronavirus so do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital, Ring 111

If you become unwell at the Club or in a public place:

  1. Try to find room to isolate yourself away from others. Ask for help if you need to, but try to stay at least 2 metres away from other people.
  2. Open a window for ventilation if you can, but otherwise, touch objects and surfaces as little as possible.
  3. Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service to find out what to do next.

If you become unwell in the car or on public transport:

  1. Go back to your home or place of residence immediately.
  2. Try to avoid close contact with other people and touch objects and surfaces as little as possible.
  3. Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service to find out what to do next.