Coronavirus and Furlough Scheme
As a leading provider of Health & Safety eLearning, our team has recently been receiving a variety of different questions regarding Coronavirus and the Furlough Scheme. We’ve collected some of those questions and answered them for you below…
Frequently asked questions
Coronavirus is a type of virus that can affect your lungs and airways. As a group, coronaviruses are common across the world.
The coronavirus spreads from person to person via small droplets through exhaling or coughing. It's highly unlikely that it spreads through packages or through food.
The typical reported symptoms of Coronavirus include
- a high temperature
- a new, continuous cough
- a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste
Generally, much like the flu, the Coronavirus can cause more severe symptoms in people with weakened immune systems, such as older people and those with long-term health conditions.
Even if your symptoms are mild, you should not go to the doctor or the hospital because it could put others at risk. You should:
Do a lateral flow test or if you don't have any you can purchase a PCR test from your local pharmacy to check if you have COVID-19 as soon as possible.
If you're not sure what to do or you are worried about your symptons then use the NHS 111 online Coronavirus service.
Try to stay at home and avoid contact with others if you have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) or have symptoms of COVID-19.
If you have COVID-19, you can pass on the virus to other people for up to 10 days from when your infection starts. Many people will no longer be infectious to others after 5 days.
Learn more on the NHS website.
White papers & guides

New COVID guidance: a checklist for employers
The UKHSA has published its updated guidance for managing COVID-19 and other respiratory infections in the workplace...
Documents & other resources
Prevent Spreading Germs Poster
A poster to encourage people to dispose of bacteria from sneezes properly.
Face Masks & Respirators
A useful resource including the dos, don'ts and step-by-steps for donning and doffing. This PDF is useful for anyone who has to wear a face mask as part of their work.