Coronavirus (COVID-19)

It’s easy to feel a bit overwhelmed and scared by everything you’re hearing about coronavirus disease (COVID-19) right now. Find out more about what's happening and the simple steps you can take to help prevent catching COVID-19 and spreading to others. Also find out more about what you can do if you are feeling anxious and worried, and how you can support others in your community.

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What is Coronavirus and How Might It Affect Me?

What is COVID-19? What are the symptoms of coronavirus and how to take steps to prevent it. Plus, what to do if you think you might have coronavirus.

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NHS Inform's Information About Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Get the official and most up-to-date information about how COVID-19 is spread, what the symptoms are and what to do if you think you have them.
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The Answers to Common Coronavirus (COVID-19) Questions

We answer your frequently asked questions about the coronavirus (Covid-19).

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Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing Information

Find information about supporting a positive emotional wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and links to further support.
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How is Coronavirus (COVID-19) Impacting Education?

All the latest information on how COVID-19 might affect exams, coursework, schools, colleges and universities.

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How to Look After Your Finances During Coronavirus (COVID-19)

With lots of businesses closed because of coronavirus (COVID-19) you might find you're struggling to pay the bills. Here's some information on how to look after your finances during this difficult time.

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Love Lockdown: Relationships During Coronavirus (COVID-19)

No matter your relationship status: together forever, newly partnered, dating around or 'not into labels' we've got some tips on how to make sure your relationships are rock solid during lockdown.

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#HomeHeroes: Supporting Your Family During Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Here's just some of the ways you can be one of the #HomeHeroes and help your family keep connected, safe and well.

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Supporting Your Community During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

Find out how you can support your local community during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

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Information About Food Safety and Healthy Eating During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Find information about food safety and kitchen hygeine during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Food for Thought During Coronavirus Lockdown

Keep learning while school's out during the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown, using these fun, interactive games all about food safety and kitchen hygeine brought to you by Food Standards Scotland.
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Clear Your Head Challenge

Take a look at the Clear Your head Challenge, in partnership with Healthier Scotland. Take part in daily challenges this May across social media and check back to see how others have taken them on!
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Young Scot's Coronavirus (COVID-19) Jargonbuster

We explain some of the terms and phrases people are using when talking about Coronavirus or CODIV-19.

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Stay At Home and Do Your Bit

All you need to know about the current advice on staying at home so that you can keep yourself, your family and your community safe.

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WATCH: First Minister Nicola Sturgeon Answers Your Coronavirus Questions

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon answers your questions about the lockdown, schools and the coronavirus.

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Who to Contact in Scotland if You Need Support During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

Find out who to contact for support with a range of issues including coronavirus, mental health, domestic abuse and more. Phone, text, and webchat services are available.

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Tips on How to Deal With the Coronavirus Outbreak

It can be scary hearing about what's happening around the world, but there are some things you can do to help prevent yourself from catching the coronavirus COVID-19, stop the spread of it to others, and look after your mental health if you're feeling anxious or worried about it.

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How Will My Work be Affected by the Coronavirus Outbreak?

How has the coronavirus outbreak affected the world of work? We've put together some information about support for employers and employees as well as guidance on sick-pay, holidays and benefits.

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SQA Update for National Courses: How You Will Get Your Results

Updated information from the Scottish Qualifications Authority on how students on National Courses will get their results.

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How is Coronavirus (COVID-19) Changing How We Interact Digitally?

We've gathered some top tips on how to stay safe as we spend more time than ever online. From looking at scams to fake news to some of the apps that people have started to use.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for BSL Users

British Sign Language video explaining steps you can take to help avoid infection from coronavirus (COVID-19) and self-isolation advice.
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How Coronavirus Will Affect Your Mobile Data and Broadband

Information on some changes that have been made, or are being made, by broadband and mobile data providers and where to find out more.

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How is Coronavirus (COVID-19) Impacting Children's Hearings?

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has lead to lots of things being cancelled and changed. If you were meant to have a Children's Hearing, here's what is going to happen.

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Celebrating Your Birthday During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

Birthday during lockdown? There's lots of ways you can still have a great day, here's a few suggestions written by Alex from the YS Health Panel.

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First Minister & National Clinical Director Answer Your Coronavirus Questions Live

First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, and National Clinical Director, Jason Leitch, answer your questions live on coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Keeping Safe Online

As we're spending more time at home, a lot of people are spending more time online. Take a look at our resource about keeping safe when using websites and social media.
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Ready Scotland's Website: Being Ready for an Emergency

The Ready Scotland website has information on steps you can take to make sure that you, your family, your home or your business are prepared for an emergency.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Advice for Unpaid Carers

Get the official updated advice from the Scottish Government for if you are caring for someone unpaid, and looking for support.
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Young Scot's TikTok Handwashing Tutorial

Each step, on both hands, for 20 seconds! Handwashing tutorial by @young.scot on TikTok.
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SAAS 2020-2021: Your Questions Answered

Find out the latest information on how COVID-19 might affect SAAS funding for 2021-2021 academic year, as well as how to apply and where to find out more.

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Helpful Young Scot Discounts During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Check out some Young Scot discounts for essentials and online shopping which may be useful for you and your family.

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Substance Misuse During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

Substance Misuse During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak As we are spending more time indoors to stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID19) it can be tempting to turn to drugs, alcohol or smoking.
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Newsround's Advice for If You're Upset by Current News

If you are upset by the news, it's important to know that you are not the only one and it's OK to have those feelings. Newsround share some tips about what to do if you are feeling sad about what you've seen, heard or read.
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Childline's Information About Dealing With Upsetting News

The news can be a great way to find out more about what’s happening in the world. But some of things you see, hear or read can be upsetting, or even make you feel angry. Childline share things you can do if you're worried, confused or scared.
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WATCH: Your Questions About Coronavirus, Answered by Scotland's National Clinical Director

We put your coronavirus (COVID-19) questions to Jason Leitch, the Scottish Government's National Clinical Director.

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World Health Organisation’s New Coronavirus (COVID-19) WhatsApp Service

The World Health Organisation (WHO) have launched a new WhatsApp messaging service which provides the latest news and information on coronavirus including details on symptoms and how people can protect themselves and others.

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What is Coronavirus and How Might It Affect Me?

NHS Inform's Information About Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The Answers to Common Coronavirus (COVID-19) Questions

Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing Information

How is Coronavirus (COVID-19) Impacting Education?

How to Look After Your Finances During Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Love Lockdown: Relationships During Coronavirus (COVID-19)

#HomeHeroes: Supporting Your Family During Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Supporting Your Community During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

Information About Food Safety and Healthy Eating During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Food for Thought During Coronavirus Lockdown

Clear Your Head Challenge

Young Scot's Coronavirus (COVID-19) Jargonbuster

Stay At Home and Do Your Bit

WATCH: First Minister Nicola Sturgeon Answers Your Coronavirus Questions

Who to Contact in Scotland if You Need Support During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

Tips on How to Deal With the Coronavirus Outbreak

How Will My Work be Affected by the Coronavirus Outbreak?

SQA Update for National Courses: How You Will Get Your Results

How is Coronavirus (COVID-19) Changing How We Interact Digitally?

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for BSL Users

How Coronavirus Will Affect Your Mobile Data and Broadband

How is Coronavirus (COVID-19) Impacting Children's Hearings?

Celebrating Your Birthday During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

First Minister & National Clinical Director Answer Your Coronavirus Questions Live

Keeping Safe Online

Ready Scotland's Website: Being Ready for an Emergency

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Advice for Unpaid Carers

Young Scot's TikTok Handwashing Tutorial

SAAS 2020-2021: Your Questions Answered

Helpful Young Scot Discounts During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Substance Misuse During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

Newsround's Advice for If You're Upset by Current News

Childline's Information About Dealing With Upsetting News

WATCH: Your Questions About Coronavirus, Answered by Scotland's National Clinical Director

World Health Organisation’s New Coronavirus (COVID-19) WhatsApp Service