Coronavirus continued its campaign of destruction across the UK today, claiming the lives of 54 more people. The worsening crisis comes after the PM issued his sternest warning yet yesterday: tough measures will be enforced if the general public keeps ignoring the social distancing advice. One critical part of the advice is to self-isolate for seven days if you spot the mild symptoms.
If Siri determines that your symptoms as non-serious, it’ll recommend you to stay at home and self-isolate but if it deems your condition serious (breathing difficulties, dizziness and chest pain) it will recommend you seek immediate medical attention.
At present, the new feature has only been rolled out in the US.
If you ask Siri about coronavirus here in the UK, you’ll be directed to the government’s website on COVID-19.
What we know so far about the virus
COVD-19 is a highly contagious strain of virus that belongs to a family of viruses called coronaviruses.
The most important measure is to wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds.
The NHS urges that you repeat this practice whenever you enter a new environment.
Other hygiene tips include:
- Use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
- Put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards
It is also important to avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth where possible.
