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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

We have published a collection of resources that give information and advice on Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Enhanced Surveillance of COVID-19 in Scotland

View the information and resources we have published on the Enhanced Surveillance of COVID-19 in Scotland.

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Avoid non-essential travel to Blackpool and other high risk areas

14 Oct 2020

Commenting on the First Minister's statement advising against non-essential travel to very high or high alert areas under England’s new three tier system, Kirsty Licence, Chair of the Incident Management...

COVID-19 patient data

16 Jul 2020

As Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Nicola Steedman, announced today, Health Protection Scotland, a part of Public Health Scotland, will use patient data from GP surgeries across Scotland to support ongoing...

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If you get norovirus, avoid direct contact with others until at least 48 hours after your symptoms have stopped. Don't spread it. If you get ill, stay at home. For more information, search #notonorovirus, or go to www.nhsinform.scot/norovirus.

Norovirus ‘Stay at home’

Norovirus is a common cause of diarrhoea and vomiting, most common during the winter months (sometimes known as the Winter Vomiting Bug). The ‘Stay at home’ campaign provides information on how to avoid catching norovirus and how to stop it spreading

e-Bug free learning resources for teachers, children and young people

e-Bug learning resources for teachers, children and young people

Find out about the free online games, quizzes and animations on microbes, infection control and antibiotics and lesson plans for using in classes.

Find out more about our children's hydration campaign.

Children’s hydration campaign launched

Find out more about our new children’s hydration campaign, Think2DrinkH20 – highlighting the importance of good hydration for children and young people.

Go to the National Infection Prevention and Control website.

National Infection Prevention Control Manual (NIPCM)

The NIPCM is the nationally endorsed evidence based practice guide for infection prevention and control in Scotland. It is mandatory for NHSScotland staff and best practice for other care settings.

Go to the HPS Weekly Report.

HPS Weekly Report

Keep up to date with the latest health protection news by subscribing to the HPS Weekly Report.

Find out up to date travel health information on the fitfortravel website.

fitfortravel

Fitfortravel is a free, interactive, public access website providing up to date health information for the UK public. Find out more information on avoiding illness and staying healthy when travelling abroad.