The Loxford Practice will be closed on the August Bank Holiday on 31 August 2020.
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Novel Coronavirus
What’s the risk of coronavirus in the UK?
The UK Chief Medical Officers have raised the risk to the public from low to moderate.
Health professionals are working to contact anyone who has been in close contact with people who have coronavirus.
What’s the risk of coronavirus for travellers?
There are some countries and areas where there’s a higher chance of coming into contact with someone with coronavirus.
See the NHS.uk coronavirus advice for travellers.
Symptoms of coronavirus
The symptoms of coronavirus are:
- a cough
- a high temperature
- shortness of breath
But these symptoms do not necessarily mean you have the illness.
The symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common, such as cold and flu.
Check if you need medical help
NHS 111 has an online coronavirus service that can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do.
Use this service if:
- you think you might have coronavirus
- in the last 14 days you’ve been to a country or area with a high risk of coronavirus – see the NHS.uk coronavirus advice for travellers
- you’ve been in close contact with someone with coronavirus
Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. Call 111 if you need to speak to someone.
How to self-isolate if you’re asked to
If there’s a chance you could have coronavirus, you may be asked to stay away from other people (self-isolate).
This means you should:
- stay at home
- not go to work, school or public places
- not use public transport or taxis
- ask friends, family members or delivery services to do errands for you
- try to avoid visitors to your home – it’s OK for friends, family or delivery drivers to drop off food
You may need to do this for up to 14 days to help reduce the possible spread of infection.
Read more coronavirus self-isolation advice.
How coronavirus is spread
Because it’s a new illness, we do not know exactly how coronavirus spreads from person to person.
Similar viruses are spread in cough droplets.
It’s very unlikely it can be spread through things like packages or food.
Do I need to avoid public places?
Most people can continue to go to work, school and other public places.
You only need to stay away from public places (self-isolate) if advised to by the 111 online coronavirus service or a medical professional.
How to avoid catching or spreading coronavirus
Do
- wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
- always wash your hands when you get home or into work
- 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 straight away and wash your hands afterwards
- try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell
Don’t
- do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean

Treatment for coronavirus
There is currently no specific treatment for coronavirus.
Antibiotics do not help, as they do not work against viruses.
Treatment aims to relieve the symptoms while your body fights the illness.
You’ll need to stay in isolation away from other people until you’ve recovered.
More information
Page last reviewed: 3 March 2020
Winter Holiday Timings 2019-2020
Please note our opening schedule until Thursday 2 January 2020 below, when the usual schedule will resume.
If you require out of hours care or advice, find out what you can do when we are closed >>
Tuesday 24 December 2019 | 8.00am – 6.30pm |
Wednesday 25 December 2019 | CLOSED |
Thursday 26 December 2019 | CLOSED |
Friday 27 December 2019 | 8.00am – 6.30pm |
Saturday 28 December 2019 | 9.00am – 1.00pm |
Sunday 29 December 2019 | CLOSED |
Monday 30 December 2019 | 8.00am – 6.30pm |
Tuesday 31 December 2019 | 8.00am – 6.30pm |
Wednesday 1 January 2020 | CLOSED |
Thursday 2 January 2020 | 8.00am – 6.30pm |
May Bank Holiday 2017 Surgery Times
Please note that The Loxford Practice will be operating the following schedule till Tuesday 30th May 2017, at which time the usual schedule will resume:
- Saturday 27 May 2017: 9am – 1pm
- Sunday 28 May 2017: Closed
- Monday 29 May 2017: Closed
If you require out of hours care or advice, find out what you can do when we are closed >>
Easter 2017 Surgery Times
Please note that Loxford Practice will be operating the following schedule till Tuesday 18th April 2017, after which the usual schedule will resume:
- Friday 14th April 2017 (Bank Holiday): closed
- Saturday 15th April 2017: 9.00am – 1.00pm
- Sunday 16th April 2017: closed
- Monday 17th April 2017 (Bank Holiday): closed
If you require out of hours care or advice, find out what you can do when we are closed >>

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