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This week, a new plan was launched to help manage life alongside #COVID19 in the coming months.
Here’s an explainer - the basis behind the 5 levels, what they aim to do, and why working collectively matters. #HoldFirm
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What is Living with COVID-19?

Living With COVID-19 is a cross Government approach to managing the pandemic for the coming months.

COVID-19 looks to be here with us for some time and this numbered framework of levels is being put in place to manage the pandemic in the medium-term.

What do the Levels mean?

The Levels range from 5 to 1, with 1 being the least amount of restrictive measures in place, and 5 being the most restrictive measures in place.

The Level that your county or region has in place is based on the current situation with COVID-19 - the number of cases, how it is spreading, who it is affecting, what settings are affected, how the health system is being impacted, and so on.

All of these factors are taken into account and each situation will be different and handled appropriately on this basis.

Keep up to date with the status level in your county and follow the guidelines set out for this level carefully.

Why this approach?

Together, we need to reduce the opportunity for the virus to spread from person to person. We need to do this collectively so that we can continue to prioritise protecting the most vulnerable, our healthcare system and our education services.

We know that widespread restrictions are difficult on all of us, individually and as a society. For this reason, this numbered level framework introduces measures that are targeted and proportionate, focused on areas of most concern.

What can I do now?

COVID-19 is highly contagious and spreads when people come into contact with each other. People can be infectious without symptoms. So, for now, we must act like we have the virus to protect those around us from infection.

Remember - keep as much distance between yourself and others as possible. Be aware of higher risk activities, such as those that involve shouting, singing, or breathing heavily. Your environment matters too, as the virus spreads more in enclosed, poorly ventilated or confined spaces than it does out in the open air.

Know the symptoms and isolate yourself immediately and phone a GP if you feel unwell. Remember, a referral and test are always free.

Stay safe. Protect each other. Hold firm.