Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance and support

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Coronavirus restrictions remain in place across the country, including for people who have been vaccinated. In England:

You can meet indoors in a group of up to 6 people or a group of any size from 2 households

You can meet outside in a group of up to 30 people

Work from home if you can and travel safely

If you have symptoms get a test and stay at home

Find out the rules on what you can and

Get regular rapid lateral flow tests.

Restrictions are easing across the UK.

You should not travel to red or amber list countries or territories.Check what you need to do to travel internationally.

From 21 June, theres a 4-week pause at Step 3 of the roadmap. After 2 weeks, the government will review the data to see if the risks have reduced. Its expected that England will move to Step 4 on 19 July.

Step 3 restrictions remain in place – follow theguidance on what you can and cannot do.

The Delta COVID-19 variant (first discovered in India) is spreading in England.See where its spreading fastest and find out what you should do.

From 5 June, many areas are changing COVID-19 protection levels. Find outyour areas level in Scotland on GOV.SCOT.

From 7 June, you can choose 2 other households to meet indoors, becoming an extended household. Up to 30 people can meet outside, including in gardens and pubs.Read the rules for Wales on GOV.WALES.

You can now socialise indoors in a group of up to 6 people from no more than 2 households, including for overnight stays. Up to 15 people from no more than 3 households can meet in a private garden. Shops, hairdressers and visitor attractions can reopen as well as indoor areas of pubs and restaurants. Read theguidance on current restrictions on nidirect.

Coronavirus restrictions remain in place. Find out what you can and cannot do.

The roadmap out of lockdown in England

Read the roadmap: what is changing and when

How to protect yourself if youre clinically extremely vulnerable: for people who were shielding

Find out which coronavirus test you should get on NHS.UK

Find out about the different types of coronavirus (COVID-19) test and how to get tested.

Get a COVID-19 test if you have symptoms

Order rapid lateral flow tests if you do not have symptoms

Surge testing for people without symptoms: how to get a test, and locations in England

Find out about regular rapid lateral flow tests if you do not have symptoms on NHS.UK

Report a test result from a lateral flow test kit

Book a test if you have a verification code

Self-isolating: check if you can get a 500 Test and Trace Support Payment

Self-isolating: when someone in your household has COVID-19 symptoms or has had a positive test result

NHS test and trace: what to do if you are contacted

Check what you need to do to travel internationally

Check if a country is on the red, amber or green list

Fill in your passenger locator form

COVID-19 vaccination information on NHS.UK

Find out who can get the vaccine, how to book or manage your appointment, information on vaccine safety, and vaccines in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Vaccination information in other languages, including Punjabi, Arabic and Bengali on NHS England

Getting financial help and keeping your business safe

Get coronavirus (COVID-19) support for your business or if youre self-employed, and find out how to keep your business and your employees safe.

Check if you can claim a Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant

Your business has had to close: check if you can get a grant

Financial support for businesses and self-employed people

Register to order rapid lateral flow tests for your employees

How to make your workplace COVID-secure

Getting financial help and staying safe at work

Get coronavirus (COVID-19) support if youre working less or not working, need other support – and find out how to stay safe at work.

Find coronavirus support if, for example, you need to get food, or want to take care of your mental health

Claim tax relief for working from home

Furlough: check if your employer can put you on temporary paid leave

Apply for a Test and Trace Support Payment

Citizens Advice: advice if youre worried about working

Schools, universities, education and childcare

Guidance for teachers, school leaders, carers, parents and students

Coronavirus (COVID-19) information about schools, nurseries, colleges and universities.

Seeall coronavirus guidance on GOV.UK

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Vaccination data from the coronavirus data dashboard

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Healthcare data from the coronavirus data dashboard

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