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Coronavirus: What are social distancing and self-isolation rules? | Coronavirus: What are social distancing and self-isolation rules? |
(3 days later) | |
The UK's coronavirus restrictions will last until "at least" 7 May, according to the government. | |
Meanwhile, some parts of the UK have been tightening the rules on exercise. | |
What is a 'reasonable excuse' to go out? | |
The measures in place say people should go out as little as possible and only leave home if they have a "reasonable excuse". This includes: | The measures in place say people should go out as little as possible and only leave home if they have a "reasonable excuse". This includes: |
Police also have wide-ranging powers to help fight coronavirus by enforcing the social distancing measures. They have been issued guidance about what might be "reasonable" and "unreasonable" excuses for people leaving their homes. | |
What are the rules on exercise? | What are the rules on exercise? |
If you have to go outside you should stay more than 2m (6ft) apart from anyone other than members of your own household. This is what's known as social distancing. | If you have to go outside you should stay more than 2m (6ft) apart from anyone other than members of your own household. This is what's known as social distancing. |
No mention is given to how long you can exercise for. But Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove has suggested a walk of up to an hour, a run of 30 minutes or a cycle ride of between the two might be appropriate for most people. | No mention is given to how long you can exercise for. But Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove has suggested a walk of up to an hour, a run of 30 minutes or a cycle ride of between the two might be appropriate for most people. |
In Wales the rules say you can exercise for a reasonable amount of time and that means four or five hours is out of the question. | |
Can I sunbathe in the park? | |
Some public parks in London were temporarily closed following lockdown. But the government has now told councils that parks should remain open. | |
Why is social distancing necessary? | Why is social distancing necessary? |
Social distancing is important because coronavirus spreads when an infected person coughs small droplets - packed with the virus - into the air. | Social distancing is important because coronavirus spreads when an infected person coughs small droplets - packed with the virus - into the air. |
These can be breathed in, or can cause an infection if you touch a surface they have landed on, and then touch your face with unwashed hands. | These can be breathed in, or can cause an infection if you touch a surface they have landed on, and then touch your face with unwashed hands. |
What is self-isolation? | What is self-isolation? |
If you show symptoms of coronavirus - such as a dry cough and high temperature - you must take extra precautions. | If you show symptoms of coronavirus - such as a dry cough and high temperature - you must take extra precautions. |
You should stay at home and not leave it for any reason. . | You should stay at home and not leave it for any reason. . |
This is known as self-isolation. | This is known as self-isolation. |
You should not go out even to buy food or medicine, and should order them online or ask someone to drop them off at your home for you. | You should not go out even to buy food or medicine, and should order them online or ask someone to drop them off at your home for you. |
You can use your garden, if you have one, and any exercise should be taken at home. | You can use your garden, if you have one, and any exercise should be taken at home. |
Who should self-isolate? | Who should self-isolate? |
Everyone who shows coronavirus symptoms - a fever of above 37.8C, a persistent cough or breathing problems - and everyone who lives in the same house or flat as someone with symptoms. | Everyone who shows coronavirus symptoms - a fever of above 37.8C, a persistent cough or breathing problems - and everyone who lives in the same house or flat as someone with symptoms. |
The person with the symptoms should stay in a well-ventilated room with a window that can be opened, and keep away from other people in the home. | The person with the symptoms should stay in a well-ventilated room with a window that can be opened, and keep away from other people in the home. |
People are being advised not to ring NHS 111 or their GP to report their symptoms unless they are worried. | People are being advised not to ring NHS 111 or their GP to report their symptoms unless they are worried. |
Who shouldn't go out at all? | Who shouldn't go out at all? |
About 1.5 million people with very serious health conditions are being contacted by the NHS and urged not to go out at all for at least 12 weeks. | About 1.5 million people with very serious health conditions are being contacted by the NHS and urged not to go out at all for at least 12 weeks. |
This is what's known as shielding. | This is what's known as shielding. |
The most vulnerable group includes: | The most vulnerable group includes: |
The government says it will work with local authorities, supermarkets and the armed forces to ensure they get supplies of essential food and medicines. | The government says it will work with local authorities, supermarkets and the armed forces to ensure they get supplies of essential food and medicines. |
Others in the same household, and carers, can go out as long they observe proper social distancing. | Others in the same household, and carers, can go out as long they observe proper social distancing. |
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