The UK government advises the nations Covid-19 status and vaccinate availability here.
Covid-19 and flu trackers provide the details:
If you have symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19) or cough, cold and flu symptoms, or are self-isolating because your household is in self-isolation, do not attend your appointment. Call the practice straightaway on 01449 771 700 to rebook for a later date. We will prescribe AAA services where appropriate or refer you to an Urgent Dental Care centre if in pain.
General public with a positive COVID-19 test result are advised by the UK government, “If you have been asked to attend a medical or dental appointment in person, contact your healthcare provider and let them know about your positive test result.”
Please be patient with our reception staff who have Covid-19 related questions to ask. (If you refuse to provide answers to our questions your appointment may be postponed or cancelled.)
The most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are recent onset of:
For most people, COVID-19 will be a mild infection
Like the common cold, coronavirus infection usually occurs through close contact with a person with novel coronavirus via cough and sneezes or hand contact. A person can also be infected by touching contaminated surfaces if they do not wash their hands. Everyone is reminded to follow Public Health England advice:
Sources:
NHS England and NHS Improvement, 18/02/2020, 18/09/2020.
NHS Overview - Coronavirus, 5/11/2021.
Wedgwood House Dental Practice, like all dental practices practicing Covid-19 safe operating procedures are currently open for all urgent and non-urgent dental and hygiene appointments.
Additional information sources: National lockdown, JBC , www.gov.uk/coronavirus, covid19.nhs.uk