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Coronavirus: What are social distancing and lockdown rules? Coronavirus: What are social distancing and lockdown rules?
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Social distancing guidance in England is changing to "1 metre plus" and pubs, restaurants and hotels can reopen.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.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?What can I do differently at home?
From Saturday, two households of any size can now meet inside in England.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.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.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.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. In Scotland, however, children aged 11 or under no longer have to socially distance with others outside, so since 3 July grandchildren and grandparents have been able to share a hug.So for the time being, unless they are in your support bubble, you can't hug them. In Scotland, however, children aged 11 or under no longer have to socially distance with others outside, so since 3 July grandchildren and grandparents have been able to share a hug.
In England, though, 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.In England, though, 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?Why is a support bubble different?
Social distancing does not have to be observed in a support bubble.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". 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, two households of any size can now join up in a similar "extended household".
Who should take extra care?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.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. In England, those categorised as "clinically extremely vulnerable", or "shielders", can go outside for exercise and 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.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?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.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.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.If necessary, rearrange seating to help reduce the virus spread.
Remember anyone can be infectious, even if they're not showing symptoms.Remember anyone can be infectious, even if they're not showing symptoms.
What about touching surfaces when I visit?What about touching surfaces when I visit?
Avoid touching surfaces or your face.Avoid touching surfaces or your face.
Wash your hands regularly using soap and water or hand sanitiser.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.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.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.Avoid close-contact family games.
Can I cook a meal for visitors?Can I cook a meal for visitors?
Yes. Conversation at the table will pose the main risk of aerosol/droplet transmission.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.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.Put crockery and cutlery in a dishwasher or hot soapy water (and then rinse in cold water) immediately after use.
Experts recommend the following:Experts recommend the following:
What about a socially-distanced meal out?What about a socially-distanced meal out?
From Saturday, pubs, restaurants and cafes can open indoors as long as they follow safety guidelines.From Saturday, pubs, restaurants and cafes can open indoors as long as they follow safety guidelines.
You should expect to:You should expect to:
Staff should practise good hand hygiene and social distancing, but they don't have to wear face coverings.Staff should practise good hand hygiene and social distancing, but they don't have to wear face coverings.
The government advice to employers includes:The government advice to employers includes:
Read the government guidelines for staff in pubs and restaurants and hotels and attractions.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:Northern Ireland:
Scotland:Scotland:
Wales:Wales:
What else is opening in England?What else is opening in England?
Hotels, B&Bs, cottages, campsites and caravan parks can reopen.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.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.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.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.Stay at home and ask others to drop off food and medicines.
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have similar tracing systems.Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have similar tracing systems.