UPDATES Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The health and safety of our Histio Community – is importance to us.
We will be closely monitoring the developments of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Several of you have raised questions about how COVID-19 may affect histio patients the following papers are available online and may assist you:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

FAQ HLH COVID 2020 final

General information can be obtained from the Public Health England website – this is going to be the most up to date: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public.

https://www.cclg.org.uk/Coronavirus-advice

https://www.teenagecancertrust.org/get-help/coronavirus

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

• The Government has issued guidance for people who are at very high risk of severe illness from coronavirus (COVID-19) because of an underlying health conditions. Please visit GOV.UK website to see this guidance.
• If you live in a household with possible coronavirus (COVID-19) infection, you need to self-isolate. Please visit GOV.UK website for guidance on home isolation.
• There is new advice for everyone in the UK about social distancing and protecting older people and vulnerable people. Please visit GOV.UK website for guidance on social distancing

Should you have any questions about your specific health concerns or if you begin to show symptoms of fever, cough, chest pain, and shortness of breath, we encourage you to contact your local medical team/General Practitioner or Consultant to discuss specific questions you may have.