thurrock.gov.uk Home»Adult health Coronavirus (COVID-19) Government and health information Vaccinations Getting a test Test and Trace Support payment Thurrock Council services Financial support Government advice for businesses and services Thurrock Coronavirus Community Action Bereavement support Fraud, scams and staying safe online Technology support for children during coronavirus (COVID-19) Cases in Thurrock Government and health information COVID-19 is an illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It's caused by a virus called coronavirus. Residents, businesses and visitors in Thurrock should follow government information about the situation in the UK, along with guidance on what to do if you think you are at risk. Coronavirus (COVID-19) tests are available for everyone who lives in Thurrock. Our Thurrock Council services page gives advice on local service changes – our Civic Offices in New Road, Grays, remain closed for the public until further notice. Latest government information and advice The government provides public information and guidance on the outbreak of coronavirus, including the current situation in the UK. Go to: GOV.UK: coronavirus (COVID-19) – full information GOV.UK: coronavirus (COVID-19) – how to stay safe and help prevent the spread GOV.UK: coronavirus (COVID-19) – wearing and making face coverings GOV.UK: coronavirus (COVID-19) – shielding and protecting extremely vulnerable people GOV.UK: coronavirus (COVID-19) – visiting care homes GOV.UK: coronavirus (COVID-19) – children of critical workers and vulnerable children who can access schools or educational settings For government guidance to landlords and tenants, go to: GOV.UK: coronavirus (COVID-19) – landlord and tenant guide on renting GOV.UK: coronavirus (COVID-19) – landlord and tenant guide on possession action For further specific government information, go to: GOV.UK: coronavirus (COVID-19) – early years, schools and colleges GOV.UK: coronavirus (COVID-19) – food and shopping GOV.UK: coronavirus (COVID-19) – advice for people with animals GOV.UK: coronavirus (COVID-19) – advice for smokers and vapers GOV.UK: coronavirus (COVID-19) – what to do when someone dies during the pandemic Latest NHS health information The NHS provides information on how coronavirus is spread and how to avoid catching or spreading germs. Go to NHS: coronavirus (COVID-19) information. If you're worried your child might have the virus, go to NHS: coronavirus symptoms in children. To protect yourself and others, do not go to a GP, pharmacy or hospital if you think that either: you have symptoms you might have been exposed to the virus Go to NHS 111 online: coronavirus (COVID-19) advice to find out what to do if you think you have symptoms or have been exposed to the virus. Latest vaccination advice Vaccinations are managed by the NHS, not by Thurrock Council. For information about vaccinations locally, go to NHS: COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Essex. For further general information, go to NHS: Coronavirus vaccination or our vaccinations advice page. Be alert for scam messages offering you the option to pay for a vaccination – a genuine message from the NHS will never ask for bank account or financial details. After you receive your first injection, it can take up to 3 weeks for your body to develop some protection. It's very important you continue to follow the government's coronavirus (COVID-19) safety guidance. Latest travel advice The government provides guidance for people travelling within the UK and abroad. Go to: GOV.UK: coronavirus (COVID-19) – transport and travel in the UK GOV.UK: coronavirus (COVID-19) – safer travel guidance for passengers GOV.UK: coronavirus (COVID-19) – travel abroad GOV.UK: coronavirus (COVID-19) – travel to England from another country GOV.UK: coronavirus (COVID-19) – how to quarantine when you arrive in England Essex Resilience Forum has published the guidance below for safe travel by taxi. Coronavirus (COVID-19) – safety tips for taxis Coronavirus (COVID-19) – safety tips for taxi drivers (PDF 65.90KB) Coronavirus (COVID-19) – safety tips for taxi passengers (PDF 67.03KB) Outbreak control plan for Thurrock You can download the Public Health COVID-19 outbreak control plan for Thurrock, below. Thurrock COVID-19 outbreak control plan (PDF 6.12MB) Other advice Financial support is available for individuals, businesses and other organisations that have suffered financially due to coronavirus (COVID-19). The government has also published specialist advice for employers and staff in different types of businesses and services. Go to our coronavirus (COVID-19) business and service advice links. You can report any business breaking government rules. This includes businesses that are opening when not permitted to do so, and open businesses that are not following government rules. You can also report anyone that exploits the outbreak by selling products at very high prices. Residents and businesses can get advice on fraud, scams and staying safe online. My area Go My account Related Adult health Children and young people's health Latest News stories Contact Comments and questions Request a service How can we make this page easier to use? 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