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Test Trace Protect - Self isolation guidance and advice


This page provides advice and support for Flintshire residents who have been contacted by the North Wales Test Trace Protect Service and who have been asked to self isolate.

Self isolation rules 

What you should do if you have COVID-19 symptoms, have tested positive for COVID-19, or have been in contact with somebody who has COVID-19.

Go to https://gov.wales/self-isolation 

Self isolation when returning from abroad 

For guidance on the self-isolation rules when returning from abroad go to www.gov.wales/exemptions-self-isolation-coronavirus-covid-19-html

When to book a test

If you begin to experience symptoms of COVID-19 you should book a test immediately, self isolate and stay at home until you receive the results. For more information about test results go to www.gov.wales/getting-tested-coronavirus-covid-19

If you are a close contact, self-isolation and testing requirements will depend on:

For more information about Welsh Government Alert levels go to: https://gov.wales/covid-19-alert-levels

Apply for a test at www.gov.wales/apply-coronavirus-covid-19-test or call 119.

Financial support

For information on financial support go to www.flintshire.gov.uk/en/Resident/Council-Tax-and-Benefits-and-Grants/Self-Isolation-Support-Payment.aspx

Practical support whilst you are self-isolating

If you have been contacted by the North Wales Test Trace Protect Service and asked to self isolate, please speak to the team member who calls you about any practical support you may need during your self isolation period. 

Mental health and well-being support

If you are concerned about your own mental health and well-being or if you are concerned about someone else please click here

Keeping active and engaged

Although you cannot leave the house during your self-isolation period it is important to keep yourself active and engaged.  Below you will find links to some activities you can enjoy at home.

Aura Leisure Zoom fitness classes: aura.wales/leisure-centres/fitness/fitness-class-timetable/

Aura Libraries digital library resources: https://aura.wales/libraries/digital-library/  

NHS Fitness Studio exercises: www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitness-studio/

NHS 10 minute workouts: www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/10-minute-workouts/

NHS sitting exercises: www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/sitting-exercises/ 

NHS strength exercises: www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/strength-exercises/