COVID-19 Alert Levels
The UK government introduced 5 COVID-19 alert levels. The number and severity of restrictions in place will link directly to the current alert level.
It is also possible that localized restrictions will be in place as the virus gradually comes under control, so the alert level may change from time to time.
Stage of outbreak |
Measures in place |
|
|---|---|---|
| A risk of healthcare services being overwhelmed |  |
Extremely strict social distancing |
| Transmission is high or rising exponentially |  |
Social distancing continues |
| The virus is in general circulation |  |
Gradual relaxation of restrictions |
| The number of cases and transmission is low |  |
Minimal social distancing, enhanced tracing |
| Covid-19 is no longer present in the UK |  |
Routine international monitoring, no social distancing |
Current level: 3
The virus is in general circulation. There will be a gradual relaxation of social distancing practices.
