2. Meeting family and friends
We know that it has been difficult for people to be cut off from their family and friends in recent months. That is why we have enabled people to see them more as we start to open up more of society and the economy. Guidance on how to see your friends and family safely can be found
here.
To avoid risks of transmission and stay as safe as possible, you should always maintain social distancing with people you do not live with - indoors and outdoors, including in the settings below. You should only have close social contact with others in your household and support bubble. You should:
- only socialise indoors with members of up to two households (anyone in your support bubble counts as one household) - this includes when dining out or going to the pub
- only socialise outdoors in a group of up to six people from different households, or in larger groups if everyone is exclusively from one or two households
- only visit businesses and venues in groups of up to two households (anyone in your support bubble counts as one household) or with a group of six people from different households if outdoors
- limit your interaction with anyone outside the group you are attending these places with even if you see other people you know, for example, in a restaurant, community centre or place of worship
- limit the number of people you see socially, especially over short periods of time, to keep you and them safe, and save lives - the more people you have interactions with, the more chances we give the virus to spread
- not hold or attend celebrations (such as parties) where it is difficult to maintain social distancing
- only stay overnight away from your home in groups of up to two households (anyone in your support bubble counts as one household)
- when asked, provide your contact details to a business so that you can be contacted as needed by the NHS Test and Trace programme
It is critical that you follow these guidelines to keep both yourself and others safe.
It is against the law for gatherings of more than 30 people to take place in private homes (including gardens and other outdoor spaces) or in a public outdoors space, unless planned by an organisation in compliance with
COVID-19 Secure guidance. Businesses, and venues following COVID-19 Secure guidelines can host larger groups provided they comply with the
law. This can include weddings and funerals (which we advise should be limited to no more than 30 people), religious ceremonies and services, sporting activity (where appropriate safety guidance has been published), community activities and support groups.
If you or someone in your household or support bubble are showing coronavirus symptoms or if you have had a positive COVID-19 test result, everyone in your household or support bubble should stay home. If you or a member of your support bubble is contacted as part of the test and trace programme, the individual contacted should stay at home. If the individual becomes symptomatic, everyone in the support bubble should then isolate.
By following this guidance, you are helping to protect yourself, your family, the NHS and your community.
Further guidance on the
mental health and wellbeing aspects of coronavirus (COVID-19) has been issued.
Luiz especially was outstanding. He’s always been a talented player but his concentration has been his biggest weakness but today he was flawless. Great defending but also was excellent with his distribution.
