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Before you do that here are some articles offering practical advice:

These are the signs and symptoms of the Covid-19 coronavirus strain

This is how to help your elderly relatives and friends during the coronavirus outbreak

What's the difference between coronavirus and flu? Here's how they compare

This is how to safely disinfect your phone

How is the coronavirus affecting children? Here's what you should know

Everything you need to know about statutory sick pay amid coronavirus outbreak

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