Lupus & Coronavirus (COVID-19) - UPDATED 18/03/2020

[Paul_Howard]

Hi everyone,

I've just published some further updates to our article at lupusuk.org.uk/coronavirus

This update is mostly about improving clarification after some questions we've been receiving. Further updates are being worked on and will come throughout the week.

If anyone is in crisis, please contact us on 01708 731251 or email [e-mail] and we will do our best to assist. Please note; if you have an urgent medical crisis you should contact 999 or 111 as appropriate.

[Kevin53]

Thanks Team Romford. Best wishes Kevin

[Foggyme]

Hi Paul and all.

Link in post above broken...and hence in pinned post too. Until fixed, try this...

lupusuk.org.uk/coronavirus/

👍

[Paul_Howard Partner LUPUS UK in reply to Foggyme]

Thanks Foggyme - all fixed now

[Foggyme in reply to Paul_Howard]

👍 thanks Paul. As if you haven’t got enough to do 😳🙃

[KayHimm]

Paul - terrific job. Most helpful information for lupus patients and others with associated conditioned that I have seen with regard to the coronavirus.

[hebdengirl]

Thank you for all you are doing for us. This site is a god send. X

[TEDDYM]

Thank you for keeping me updated, appreciated.

[Krazykat26]

Thank u 🤗😽😽 xx

[jazziekat1]

Thank you

[eunidarling]

Hello Paul and Team

Thank you for the continuing updates which have been very informative and reassuring.

To all on this forum please keep reading and keep safe

Best Wishes

[FEEL-THE-BLUE]

Bless you

[Harry19]

Hi paul

Thanks for the updates

I am confused as some information states self isolating with lupus for 12 weeks

However public health Wales talks about hand washing and social distancing but not isolation ?

Can you advice further please ?

[Paul_Howard Partner LUPUS UK in reply to Harry19]

Hi Harry19 ,

Unfortunately the guidance and recommendations are disjointed and being poorly communicated. The official guidance at the moment is that the whole population should be practicing social distancing. Those who are vulnerable (over 70s, pregnant and those with serious health conditions) should be practising more stringent measures - ie. social isolation.

We're expecting clearer guidance/communication from the NHS/PHE in the next few days.

[Harry19 in reply to Paul_Howard]

Thank you

I’ll await the updates

Very greatful to you for keeping us up to date

[Bake34]

Thank you