Lockdown
This page exists to provide information that may be of use to our members during lockdown or while social distancing rules are still in place. Please also note that some of our groups are continuing via various means such as video links, emails etc and these are listed on the Groups page along with leader contact details.
Up-date:
Thursday 5 November until Wednesday 2 December National Restrictions are in place. It is critical that everybody observes the following key behaviours:
- HANDS Wash your hands regularly and for 20 seconds.
- FACEWear a face covering in indoor settings where social distancing may be difficult, and where you will come into contact with people you do not normally meet.
- SPACE Stay 2 metres apart from people you do not live with where possible, or 1 metre with extra precautions in place (such as wearing face coverings or increasing ventilation indoors).
Social distancing: To reduce the risk of catching or spreading coronavirus, you should minimise time spent outside your home, and when around other people ensure that you are two metres apart from anyone not in your household or support bubble. Social distancing is essential to stop the spread of the virus, as it is more likely to spread when people are close together. An infected person can pass on the virus even if they do not have any symptoms, through talking, breathing, coughing or sneezing. When with people you do not live with, you should also avoid: physical contact; being close and face-to-face; and shouting or singing close to them. You should also avoid crowded areas with lots of people; and touching things that other people have touched. Where you cannot stay 2 metres apart you should stay more than 1 metre apart, and take additional steps to stay safe. For example:
- Wear a face covering: on public transport and in many indoor spaces, you must wear a face covering by law, unless you are exempt.
- Move outdoors, where it is safer and there is more space.
- If indoors, make sure rooms are well ventilated by keeping windows and doors open.