Friday 11 September 2020

In your 20s? You’re at risk of passing it on to more vulnerable people

Cases of Covid-19 among people in their 20s are on the rise, even in Barking and Dagenham, according to the latest Public Health England data. In the last week, a third of all cases of Covid-19 have been aged 20-29.

Even if you’re in a low risk age group like your 20s, it’s really important that you still follow government advice and play your part in keeping your relatives and London Safe. If you catch the virus you might recover (but there’s evidence it leaves long term effects), but you risk passing it on to people who could get really ill and ultimately die. 

When you’re out and about, please remember to wear your face covering properly (covering your mouth and nose) and dispose of it responsibly when you return home. Please also continue to wash your hands regularly. And if you’re catching up with friends, please make sure you follow the social-distancing rules to help keep your friends and family safe. No kissing or hugging no matter how tempting it might be.

Find out more here