The particles can come into contact with the eyes, nose or mouth or can be breathed in by another person.
When someone with a respiratory infection breathes, speaks, coughs or sneezes, they release tiny particles (droplets and aerosols) containing the virus. The risk of catching or passing on COVID-19 or other respiratory infection is greatest when someone who is infected is physically close to, or sharing an enclosed and/ or poorly ventilated space with other people.
It is important to be aware of symptoms so you can take action to reduce the risk of spreading your infection to other people. Respiratory infections can spread easily between people. These actions will also help to reduce the spread of other respiratory infections, such as influenza (flu), which can spread easily and may cause serious illness in some people. Understanding the risksĪs we learn to live alongside COVID-19, there are actions we can all take to help reduce the risk of catching and passing it on to others. It is still possible to catch and spread COVID-19, even if you are fully vaccinated.įollowing this guidance will help you to understand situations where there is a greater risk of catching or spreading COVID-19 and the steps that you can take to stay safe and protect others.īy making safer choices and following public health advice, you can help lower the spread of COVID-19 in the community. COVID-19 remains a riskĬOVID-19 is still circulating within the community. Think about how you can protect yourself and your household, and make safer choices.
There are steps everyone can take to help reduce the risk of catching or spreading respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
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