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Coronavirus: What are social distancing and self-isolation rules? | Coronavirus: What are social distancing and self-isolation rules? |
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has introduced ''careful steps'' to ease lockdown measures for England, which will soon include allowing the public to take as much exercise as they want. | |
Mr Johnson said people in England could now sit in the sun in the park, and drive to other destinations to exercise. Previously, people were asked to only exercise outdoors once a day, and not sunbathe. | |
Wales and Scotland have also announced that from Monday people can exercise more than once a day. | |
Anyone who can't work from home, such as those in construction or manufacturing is now being ''actively encouraged'' to go to work - provided they practise social distancing both in the workplace and on their commute. | |
Fines for those who break the rules will now increase, the prime minister added. | |
So, what are the current rules? | So, what are the current rules? |
What is a 'reasonable excuse' to go out? | What is a 'reasonable excuse' to go out? |
The UK government says people should go out as little as possible and only leave home if they have a "reasonable excuse". This includes: | The UK government says people should go out as little as possible and only leave home if they have a "reasonable excuse". This includes: |
What are the rules on exercise? | What are the rules on exercise? |
If you have to go outside stay more than 2m (6ft) apart from anyone other than members of your household. This is called social distancing. | If you have to go outside stay more than 2m (6ft) apart from anyone other than members of your household. This is called social distancing. |
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. |
Why does virus spread less outdoors? | |
Analysis - Philippa Roxby, health reporter | |
For many reasons, the transmission of viruses is less likely when ''fresh'' air is involved - and that's usually when people are outside. | |
Research shows that this coronavirus thrives in crowded, indoor spaces which is why pubs, restaurants and offices have been closed and the public has been advised against using public transport. | |
Outdoors it's a different matter - and that's mainly to do with what we know about how the virus is spread. | |
Most scientists agree there are three main ways infections could happen: | |
When outdoors, we're much less likely to come into contact with an infected surface, while any tiny particles of virus (called aerosols) would be dispersed by fresh air. | |
So the main remaining danger comes from large droplets, and staying 2m (6ft) away from other people - as social distancing guidelines recommend - should overcome that. | |
There are also natural elements working in our favour outside - breezes, air currents, rain, wind - which all dilute the possibility of the virus particles being passed from one person and landing on another. | |
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 these online, or ask someone to drop them off at your home. | You should not go out even to buy food or medicine, and should order these online, or ask someone to drop them off at your home. |
You can use your garden, if you have one. | You can use your garden, if you have one. |
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 home. | Everyone who shows coronavirus symptoms - a fever of above 37.8C, a persistent cough or breathing problems - and everyone who lives in the same home. |
The person with 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 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 advised not to ring NHS 111 or their GP to report their symptoms unless they are worried. | People are advised not to ring NHS 111 or their GP to report their symptoms unless they are worried. |
What about older people and those with health conditions? | What about older people and those with health conditions? |
The government says people aged 70 and over, and those who have an underlying health condition, should remain at home. They are more likely to be seriously affected by coronavirus. | The government says people aged 70 and over, and those who have an underlying health condition, should remain at home. They are more likely to be seriously affected by coronavirus. |
To minimise the risk, friends or family should drop off food and medicine at the door, or it should be ordered online. GP appointments should be over the phone, or online. | To minimise the risk, friends or family should drop off food and medicine at the door, or it should be ordered online. GP appointments should be over the phone, or online. |
The government says it will work with local authorities, supermarkets and the armed forces to ensure people get supplies of essential food and medicines. | The government says it will work with local authorities, supermarkets and the armed forces to ensure people 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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