A Channel 4 special on the coronavirus spread and the importance of self-isolation revealed how quickly the virus passed around the UK.
Coronavirus: Can I Avoid It? aimed to shine a spotlight, quite literally, on the speed the virus can spread around public spaces such as public transport and office, and even in the home.
Using ultraviolet gel to mimic the virus, the team left the ‘virus’ in key areas of the office, and later checked back in to see how easy it is to pass on.
Within less than an afternoon, gel that was left on door handles, lift buttons and the kettle had passed around the office kitchen, onto keyboard, people and kitchen tops.
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They hastened to add it wasn’t a scientific experiment, more an example on how an invisible substance can be passed around without people noticing.
What does self-isolation mean?
Self-isolation means staying indoors and avoiding all contact with other people for 14 days, according to the NHS.
It means no going to work, school, the shops or even to the park for some fresh air, in order to minimise the risk of passing on Covid-19.
Public transport and taxis are a no-no and you shouldn’t have visitors over, even if you just stay at home.
Anyone in self-isolation is advised to ask friends, family and delivery drivers to pick things up for you and drop them-off. You should put a sign outside telling people you are self-isolating and everything should be left on the floor outside your front door to avoid the risk of further infections.
Those who are self-isolating are still advised to stay away from their pets as much as possible and to wash their hands before and after touching them.
If you live in a house share and have to self-isolate, the advice is to stay in your room with the door closed and only emerge to use communal kitchens, bathrooms and living areas if absolutely necessary.
Who should self-isolate?
The government advises anyone returning from Category 1 areas (Hubei, Iran, Italy and Daegu or Cheongdo in South Korea), to go straight home and self-isolate, even if they don't display any symptoms.
Travellers should use the 111 online coronavirus service to find out what to do next.
Anyone returning from Category 2 areas should self-isolate and call 111 if they have Covid-19 symptoms. You can find the list of those places here.
It also highlighted the importance of offices shutting down with millions working from home to prevent further spread.
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There are now more than 14,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK alone, with a death toll reaching 759.
Among those diagnosed are Prime Minister Boris Johnson and health secretary Matt Hancock, who both tested positive for the Covid-19 virus on Friday.
Prince Charles is currently isolating in Balmoral after also getting the illness, and is suffering mild symptoms.
Coronavirus: Can I Avoid It? Is available now on Channel 4 catch-up.
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