Coronavirus and COVID-19

Here you’ll find all our information about coronavirus and useful links for the latest updates. The new type of coronavirus which causes an illness called COVID-19 is now spreading in countries across the world including the UK.

What should people with a lung condition do now?

Everything you need to know about what to do about coronavirus if you have a lung condition.

How can I cope with staying at home?

What you need to know on how to cope with staying at home.

What is social shielding?

Find out what social shielding means and who should take part.

What is coronavirus?

Find out about the signs and symptoms of coronavirus, including what it means if you have a lung condition.

Coronavirus stories

Here's what you need to know about the shielding changes

Lots of people have asked us questions about changes to the government’s shielding guidance from 1 June. We’ve gathered some of the questions we’re being asked.

Ginny cycling 10km for the British Lung Foundation

I’m shielding, but can still cycle 10km!

Inspired by other people’s fundraising efforts, Ginny decided to take on a challenge of her own for the British Lung Foundation.

Contact tracing: my experience of the NHS app

Jean lives on the Isle of Wight, and has been one of the first people to trial the new NHS contact tracing app. She shares her experiences and why she chose to download it.

How I’m staying positive

Ian has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In this blog, he shares how he’s staying positive and his tips for surviving lockdown.

Living with IPF, I’ve felt forgotten

John lives with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and is practising social shielding. He shares how he’s adapted.

I’m quitting to protect my lungs

At a time when lung health matters more than ever, Sandra explains why she #QuitforCovid.

Vital information from elsewhere

Coronavirus information from the NHS

Read the NHS guidance about COVID-19, including information about how to check if you need medical help.

Coronavirus updates from Public Health England

Read Public Health England's latest information, including the current situation in the UK.

Information if you have asthma

Our partner charity, Asthma UK, has information about coronavirus if you live with asthma.

Around the UK

Guidance if you live in Scotland

Here's the latest updates from Health Protection Scotland

Guidance if you live in Wales

Here's the latest information and updates from Public Health Wales

Guidance if you live in Northern Ireland

Here's the latest updates from Northern Ireland's Public Health Agency

If you're a member of a BLF support group

We're advising that Breathe Easy support groups do not meet because of the current situation with coronavirus.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency appeal

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