If you tested positive for COVID-19:

• Stay at home for 5 days
• Try and stay away from other people especially people who may be vulnerable and could be at risk if they catch COVID for at least 10 days
• Wear a mask when you are near other people in your home and try and open windows to let in fresh air
• Phone your doctor if your breathing gets worse or a cough gets worse, or if you feel very sick

If you have COVID-19 symptoms but didn’t do a test:

• Stay home until 2 days after your symptoms have gone
• Avoid people who are vulnerable or at risk

If you want to keep looking after your baby, you should:

• Wash your hands with soap and water or hand sanitiser before and after feeding, bathing and cuddling your baby
• Wash your hands after changing their nappy
• Wear a mask when you are around your baby
• Don’t cough or sneeze around your baby
• Don’t be kissing your baby on the face
• You can still breastfeed – that still gives your baby the best protection

Breastmilk is the best milk for your baby. It is safe to keep breastfeeding. To prevent passing the virus on to your baby while breastfeeding:

• Wash your hands before touching your baby
• Wear a mask
• Sterilise any breast pump or bottles

If you are bottle-feeding, keep sterilising the bottles. Wash your hands before and after you feed your baby.

Ring your doctor for more information.

If your baby has a high temperature, ring the doctor straight away.