THREAD ABOUT TEST AND TRACE:
We understand that many of you have questions about the new NHS Test and Trace service. So, we asked our Director of Public Health some of the most frequently asked questions. Take a look at this thread
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We understand that many of you have questions about the new NHS Test and Trace service. So, we asked our Director of Public Health some of the most frequently asked questions. Take a look at this thread

Question: What is Test and Trace and why is it important?
âItâll slow the spread of COVID amongst our communitiesâ
To find out more about why Test and Trace was introduced, visit - https://bit.ly/2DiE3tj
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âItâll slow the spread of COVID amongst our communitiesâ
To find out more about why Test and Trace was introduced, visit - https://bit.ly/2DiE3tj
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Question: Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull are a beacon but what does this mean?
âItâs about us working collectively.â
To find out more about what Beacons do, visit - https://bit.ly/3iFO1VL
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âItâs about us working collectively.â
To find out more about what Beacons do, visit - https://bit.ly/3iFO1VL
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Question: When will I be contacted and by who?
You'll be contacted by email, text or phone. Text messages will come from NHStracing. Calls will come from 0300 0135000.
Find out more - https://bit.ly/3fdgYWY
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You'll be contacted by email, text or phone. Text messages will come from NHStracing. Calls will come from 0300 0135000.
Find out more - https://bit.ly/3fdgYWY
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Question: What happens if I test positive?
If you test positive you MUST self-isolate, you will then be contacted by the NHS Test and Trace service to find out your close contacts.
Find out more - https://bit.ly/2ZS0KfL
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If you test positive you MUST self-isolate, you will then be contacted by the NHS Test and Trace service to find out your close contacts.
Find out more - https://bit.ly/2ZS0KfL
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Question: What happens if Iâm told to isolate and I donât do it?
âThere are some powers that the police can use for individuals who are not following public health advice, but we really hope weâre not going to need them.â
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âThere are some powers that the police can use for individuals who are not following public health advice, but we really hope weâre not going to need them.â
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Question: Is there anything else I can do?
The NHS have extensive advice on how to avoid spreading the infection on their website.
Visit https://bit.ly/3e81135 to find out more. 7/9
The NHS have extensive advice on how to avoid spreading the infection on their website.
Visit https://bit.ly/3e81135 to find out more. 7/9
Questions: What If Iâve already tested positive? Will everyone know I had COVID-19?
If youâve already tested positive, you still must self-isolate. Any data you provide the service is confidential.
Find out more - https://bit.ly/3iIVN15
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If youâve already tested positive, you still must self-isolate. Any data you provide the service is confidential.
Find out more - https://bit.ly/3iIVN15
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If you have further questions about the Test and Trace service please visit https://bit.ly/3iIVN15
If youâre self-isolating and need support, we may be able to help. See whatâs available here - https://bit.ly/2O3PN4W
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If youâre self-isolating and need support, we may be able to help. See whatâs available here - https://bit.ly/2O3PN4W
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