The coronavirus outbreak has thrown up all kinds of questions about how we should protect ourselves from illness. By and large the advice is simple, wash your hands regularly, avoid touching your face, catch coughs and sneezes and keep at least two metres away from others.
But are there changes we should be making to our daily routines to help combat the virus? What about those who are more at risk?
And what should we do if we have other conditions or medical emergencies that are not related to the virus? We asked a senior GP to answer some of these pressing questions.
Dr Helen Wall is a GP partner and trainer at Crompton Health Centre, in Bolton. She is also deputy clinical director of Clinical Commissioning and clinical lead Women’s,