On September 9th, the Government announced new national measures to help tackle the recent rise in Coronavirus cases.
Most of the current measures will remain in place but there will be some further restrictions. Â It is vital that all trustees, staff and residents:
- continue to wash their hands regularly with soap and hot water for 20 seconds.
- wear face coverings in indoor settings where social distancing is difficult,
- stay 2 metres apart from people you do not live with.
From Monday 14th September, whether indoors or outdoors, people from different households must not meet in groups of more than 6. Note that:
- This limit does not apply to meetings of a single household group or support bubble which is more than 6 people.
- Community facilities, such as the communal areas of almshouses following COVID-19 secure guidelines, can host more than 6 people in total, but no one should visit or socialise in a group of greater than 6.
This new âRule of Sixâ will be enforceable in law and can lead to fines if not properly followed. As such, it is recommended that members remind their residents of the upcoming changes.
For more detailed guidance on the social distancing rules in England, visit:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-meeting-with-others-safely-social-distancing/coronavirus-covid-19-meeting-with-others-safely-social-distancing.
For guidance on the rules applicable in Scotland and Wales, visit:
www.gov.scot or www.gov.wales.
Posted 10 September 20