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Public Health Advice to Schools regarding Coronavirus

Public Health Advice to Schools regarding Coronavirus

Advice updated 3rd March 2020

 
 

Department for Education
 
 
  
 

 

 

 
 

 

Department for Education Coronavirus helpline

Yesterday, we launched a new helpline to answer questions about COVID-19 related to education. Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline as follows:

Phone: 0800 046 8687
Email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk
Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday)

  • No school should close in response to a suspected (or confirmed) COVID-19 case unless advised to do so by Public Health England.

Where to find the latest information

Updates on COVID-19:

Guidance for educational settings:

Travel advice for those travelling and living overseas:
 
  
 

 

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