Covid-19 release contagious droplets when they breathe out, so a face covering helps to avoid spreading the disease. If you’re meeting people indoors it’s important to let fresh air in, so it’s a good habit to open the windows for 10 minutes every hour when people visit.
It’s also best to open the window if you’re sharing a car, are on public transport or working in a small office."Opening windows, even if just regularly for a short time, can make a big difference.
This way fresh air can disperse and blow Covid-19 particles away to decrease the risk of others being infected."If you have Covid symptoms – high temperature, a continuous cough or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste – it’s vital that you stay at home, take a test and avoid contact with others.
In Scotland, continue to follow the self-isolation rules if you have symptoms.For more information about the guidance in Northern Ireland, visit nidirect.gov.uk/coronavirus and for Scotland, visit gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19 Below we hear how readers are getting back to the things they love while staying safe...“When I had Covid I couldn’t walk around my home without getting out of breath.