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Coronavirus: What are social distancing and lockdown rules? | Coronavirus: What are social distancing and lockdown rules? |
(5 days later) | |
Social distancing guidance in England is changing to "1 metre plus" and pubs, restaurants and hotels can reopen. | |
Rules are different in each UK nation - and rules will not ease in Leicester, which is currently under a local lockdown. | |
What can I do differently at home? | |
From Saturday, two households of any size can now meet inside in England. | |
You can meet different households at different times and overnight stays are allowed. | |
No more than two households should meet at any one time, and it is important that you don't see anyone if you have any coronavirus symptoms. | |
But social distancing still applies with everyone you don't live with - even your grandchildren. | |
So for the time being, unless they are in your support bubble, you can't hug them. | |
You should ideally stay 2m (6ft) apart, but if that's not possible, follow the "1 metre plus" guidance - using "mitigation" such as face coverings and not sitting face-to-face. | |
Why is a support bubble different? | |
Social distancing does not have to be observed in a support bubble. | |
In England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, single adults living alone - or single parents with children under 18 - can form a bubble with one other household of any size, and visit each other's homes. In Wales, from 6 July, two households of any size can join up in a similar "extended household". | |
Who should take extra care? | |
People with certain underlying health conditions, or who are pregnant or aged over 70, are deemed "clinically vulnerable". They can go out, but should still take particular care. | |
Those categorised as "clinically extremely vulnerable", or "shielders", can go outside for exercise and, from Monday 6 July, meet up to five other people outdoors while social distancing. They can also form a support bubble. | |
From 1 August, shielding in England will be "paused". The guidance in Northern Ireland is similar, but different in Wales and Scotland. | |
How do I make '1 metre plus' work at home? | |
Meet outside if possible, but if you do have to be inside remember the "plus" part of the new guidelines. | |
Breath droplets travel further when more force is used, so try not to cough, talk loudly or sing. | |
If necessary, rearrange seating to help reduce the virus spread. | |
Remember anyone can be infectious, even if they're not showing symptoms. | |
What about touching surfaces when I visit? | |
Avoid touching surfaces or your face. | |
Wash your hands regularly using soap and water or hand sanitiser. | |
If you're hosting, clean surfaces both before and after the meeting. Wear washing-up gloves if you can. | |
Put a cloth and bleach spray in the toilet. Ensure people wash their hands and disinfect any tap, loo seat or toilet handles they've touched. | |
Avoid close-contact family games. | |
Can I cook a meal for visitors? | |
Yes. Conversation at the table will pose the main risk of aerosol/droplet transmission. | |
So, if you eat inside, keep windows and doors open for ventilation. | |
Put crockery and cutlery in a dishwasher or hot soapy water (and then rinse in cold water) immediately after use. | |
Experts recommend the following: | |
What about a socially-distanced meal out? | |
From Saturday, pubs, restaurants and cafes can open indoors as long as they follow safety guidelines. | |
You should expect to: | |
Staff should practise good hand hygiene and social distancing, but they don't have to wear face coverings. | |
The government advice to employers includes: | |
Read the government guidelines for staff in pubs and restaurants and hotels and attractions. | |
What about the rest of the UK? | What about the rest of the UK? |
Northern Ireland: | |
Scotland: | |
Wales: | |
What else is opening in England? | |
Hotels, B&Bs, cottages, campsites and caravan parks can reopen. | |
You can also get a haircut, go to a place of worship for communal prayer or get married with up to 30 guests. | |
Read our at-a-glance guide. | |
What if I have symptoms? | What if I have symptoms? |
If you show symptoms of coronavirus, such as a dry cough, high temperature or loss of taste, you must self-isolate. | |
Stay at home and ask others to drop off food and medicines. | |
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have similar tracing systems. | |
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