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Flu information

Current situation

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has now changed the alert for H1N1 flu to level 6 – this means there is human-to-human spread of the virus in at least two countries in one WHO region.

Flu information helpline

You can call the UK Pandemic Flu information line on 0800 1 513 513 or visit their website: www.direct.gov.uk/pandemicflu/

What to do

To deliver the most effective response, it’s important that everyone does their bit and takes responsibility for protecting and preparing themselves and their families.

There are simple steps that everyone can take to help prevent catching colds and flu based on good respiratory and hand hygiene:

• always use a tissue to catch your sneezes
• throw away used tissues where germs can linger
• regularly wash your hands.

Anyone who has recently travelled to the affected areas (Mexico, Texas, New York and California), and is experiencing flu-like symptoms, should stay at home to limit contact with others, and seek medical advice by telephone from their GP or contact NHS Direct on 0845 46 47.

Information for businesses

• BusinessLink advice
• The Core Principles of Business Continuity Management e-learning course
• Checklist for businesses (PDF)
• Coventry City Council's 'Protect your business in a crisis' guidance leaflet (PDF)

Need more information?

• Health information from the NHS website
• Public information from the Directgov website
• Health Protection Agency website
• Foreign and Commonwealth Office website
  
  Or download the flu information leaflet from the NHS website which was delivered to households during the week commencing 4 May.