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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It's caused by a virus called coronavirus.

HSE services and information

Stay safe. Protect each other. Download the COVID Tracker app today.

Symptoms

Symptoms of coronavirus

Protect yourself and others

Local restrictions to stop the spread of coronavirus

How coronavirus is spread

Protect yourself and others from coronavirus

How to wash your hands properly

Shopping safely

Returning to work safely

Face coverings, medical masks and disposable gloves

Testing

How to get tested

What happens during the test

Test results

Contact tracing

COVID Tracker contact tracing app

People at higher risk

People at higher risk from coronavirus

Cocooning

Visiting nursing homes and residential care facilities

Managing coronavirus at home

Treat coronavirus symptoms at home

Self-isolation

When to get medical help and hospital treatment

Restricted movements for close contacts

Staying well during the coronavirus pandemic

Get urgent medical help for non-coronavirus symptoms

Minding your mental health

Coping with bereavement

Exercise at home

Eating well

Alcohol advice

Quit smoking

Dealing with fake health information

Parents and carers

Protecting your child from coronavirus

Explaining coronavirus to your child

If your child has symptoms of coronavirus

Pregnancy and coronavirus

Breastfeeding if you have coronavirus

Supporting someone with a disability during the coronavirus pandemic

Services

Community support during the coronavirus pandemic

Community assessment hubs

Self-isolation facility

Mental health services

Find a GP

Find a GP out-of-hours

Hospital services and visiting restrictions

Resuming hospital services

Virtual clinics

Patient information video consultations

Recovery

Recovering after coronavirus

Breathlessness after coronavirus

Fatigue after coronavirus

Clearing your lungs after coronavirus

Swallowing difficulties and voice problems

Eating well while recovering from coronavirus

Exercise while recovering from coronavirus

Translated information

Coróinvíreas - Gaeilge

Irish Sign Language (ISL)

Translated resources in 23 different languages

Updates and resources

Operations documents, reports and policies

Coronavirus resources

How to prevent coronavirus poster (PDF, 1.67MB, 1 page)

Hand hygiene poster (PDF, 135KB, 1 page)

Easy read coronavirus booklet (PDF, 3.35MB, 24 pages)

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