Here’s some tips for people with COVID-19

Most people with COVID-19 (particularly those who are fully vaccinated, with a booster) are likely to have a mild to moderate illness and will be fine to recover at home. Digital tools are available to help you look after yourself during this time. For those who need a bit more help, support will be available. Learn about infection and care, isolating at home, what to expect and care in the community.

If you take a PCR test and return a positive result for COVID-19, you will be notified of your result by text message from the official 2328 number.If you take a rapid antigen test (RAT), you will have your result in person at the time. If you did this yourself at home, you should record your result in My Covid Record. If you cannot do this, you can call 0800 222 478 for assistance. Once you have done this, you will receive a text message from the official 2328 number.

This text will include a link to a data free online form that you will need to fill out. This form will provide information to your health team about any health needs you may have, such as if you are pregnant or have diabetes. As a positive case, you should self-isolate if you can, in a separate part of the house and have access to your own bathroom if possible.