What is the best way I can protect myself, knowing that the virus that causes COVID-19 lives on surfaces? Mask use when advised, or when in enclosed areas with those from outside your usual social bubble, is also important in reducing risk of exposure. These can be transmitted through the air, particularly through coughs and sneezes, or via contaminated surfaces where a person may touch their face (eyes, nose or mouth) after exposure. The SARS-CoV-2 virus (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) that causes the coronavirus disease (COVID-19 previous referred to as the novel coronavirus) spreads from person to person through infected droplets. _ Understanding COVID How does Coronavirus spread? Does vitamin D reduce the severity of Covid-19 symptoms?.What is the difference between Influenza and Covid-19?.What if I take corticosteriods- am I protected?.Can I take antivirals to protect myself?.My child, of school age, has tested positive for COVID-19- what should I do?.Can someone die from Covid-19 even if they have recovered?.I’ve returned from another country do I need to do anything?.I work in Gibraltar, but live in Spain, am I required to follow the same guidance?.I’m currently self-isolating, as per the Public Health guidance, but I have a trip abroad planned within this period can I go?.If I cancel my trip, will I get my money back?.I have a holiday planned to an at-risk country, should I go?.How will my leave from work be managed during my home isolation?.What is the self-isolation period? Why is the duration different for some people?.What happens if I am a close contact of someone who tests positive for Covid-19?.What is the recommended interval between Covid vaccines?.Is it possible to get a vaccination exemption?.
Why are some people being offered an additional booster dose?.Can I read more on COVID-19 vaccination?.Are antibiotics effective in preventing and treating the new coronavirus?.Are hand washing and hand sanitizer use the same?.I have just seen some people dressed up in white protection equipment should I be worried?.What is the correct way to don Personal Protective Equipment?.I have a weakened immunity/ suffer from a chronic disease (eg bronchitis, diabetes, asthma).I have breathing difficulties and have symptoms of a cold what do I do?.Why do some people suffer more severe symptoms? (e.g.I have been told I cannot go to work, though I have no symptoms, what should I do?.If I have been in touch with a positive case should I be worried?.Should carers who work with vulnerable groups be concerned?.I’ve tested positive, can I get a certificate confirming this?.
I’ve tested positive, what information may I need?.Do I need to be tested when flying in to Gibraltar?.Do I need to be swabbed after my isolation period ends?.Do previously positive Covid-19 cases need to isolate if identified as close contacts?.How long does it take to recover from Long Covid?.If I’ve had COVID-19 will I have any long-term complications?.I’ve got the symptoms, should I be worried? (how do you treat COVID-19 symptoms?).What symptoms are expected with this virus?.What do you mean by “flattening the curve”?.What do you mean by Covid-19 variants? (Beta, Delta etc.).Please check back regularly for updates or email with any queries.
Frequently Asked Questions *Page update 30th August 2022 Guidance can change rapidly according to latest information on Covid-19 and its variants.