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COVID-19 previous updates - 27 April
27 April 2020
What to do if you are unwell | Help us defeat scammers | Spurs star Jan’s a fan
What to do if you’re unwell
Should I still call 999 or go to hospital if I'm worried about my health?
While everyone is being told to stay at home, it can be hard to know what to do if you’re unwell. It's still important to get medical help if you need it.
Whether or not you have coronavirus symptoms, it's essential to dial 999 if you have symptoms that could be a heart attack (external link), stroke (external link), or any other non-COVID-19 related emergency. Parents of young children, pregnant women or those worried about cancer must still contact their GP and go to hospital if they are told to.
Don't delay because you think hospitals are too busy - the NHS still has systems in place to treat people for non-COVID-19 related emergencies. If you delay, it is possible things can get worse meaning you may need intensive care and have to stay longer in hospital.
Can I still contact my GP as I normally would?
Yes, it is really important that you contact your GP as you normally would for any issues. GP practices are open for business and are making sure their services are safe for non-COVID-19 patients.
Help us defeat scammers
Residents are being asked to remain vigilant and look out for scammers who are targeting older and vulnerable people who are isolated from their family and friends during the coronavirus outbreak.
Across the country, there has been a rise in moneymaking scams, from taking money for fake or non-existent Covid-19 testing kits, to criminals claiming they are collecting donations for a “vaccine”.
There have been reports in the UK of crooks targeting older people on their doorstep and offering to do their shopping, as well as email scams tricking people into opening malicious attachments.
Here’s how you can help:
- Report all frauds to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040, or through the Action Fraud website (external link)
- Report concerns about doorstep callers to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice Consumer Service Helpline on 0808 223 1133, and in urgent cases to the police on 999
- Report concerns about cold callers by telephone to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice Consumer Service Helpline on 0808 223 1133 or to Action Fraud
- Report concerns about fake products or false claims made about products, to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer service helpline on 0808 223 1133 or via their chat service online or anonymously online using the London Trading Standards reporting tool (external link)
Spurs star Jan’s a fan
Spurs defender Jan Vertonghen has a special message for all those working and volunteering at Haringey’s food distribution hub at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during the pandemic.
So far, volunteers and charities have helped us to make 2,800 deliveries from the stadium, reaching around 1,500 households.
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