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The Covid rules have gotten a lot more complicated and everyone has questions about what the measures mean to them.
Boris Johnson has warned the public that if they don’t follow them, stricter messages could be applied. And that current restrictions can last up to six months until spring, when a vaccine is expected to be available.
Here, Dr. Mike Tildesley, Professor of Infection Modeling at the University of Warwick, explains how people will be affected …
Q I’m getting married, do the 15 people include the bride and groom?
A Yes. Dr. Tildesley says: “Weddings are down from 30 to 15, and that includes the bride, groom, and registrar. Some may point out that 30 are still allowed at funerals, but I think it’s a compassionate decision, which I can understand. ”
Q Can we play soccer outdoors but not indoors?
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A Correct, but only if it is organized by a national body or a registered instructor, not just a fun with friends.
Dr. Tildesley says, “If you go to your local soccer club and do an organized game outside, professional or not, it’s allowed.
“But indoor team sports, like indoor soccer games, are not.”
Q Can I continue using public transport?
A “There is nothing stopping people from using public transportation, but you shouldn’t use it to get around if you can work from home,” says Dr. Tildesley.
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Q Does this affect me going on vacation next month?
A Dr. Tildesley says: “It’s complicated. Current rules suggest that, within this country, you can still go on vacation as long as it is not with more than five people.
“If you are in a part of the country with a local lockdown, the rules will prevent you from going on vacation with people from another household.
“Holidays in a closed area are allowed, if you stay in your family group and don’t stay with anyone.
“For international holidays, you are within the rules of the country you visit. But this is not the time to take a vacation abroad in the October semester. “
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Q Can children do indoor sports clubs after school?
A It’s a gray area, says Dr. Tildesley.
“If the club is not part of the school, definitely not.
“Indoor and outdoor clubs were allowed under the previous guidance, but it is unclear if that has changed with the new rules.”
Q Can I still go to the gym?
A Yes. He says: “Nothing has been announced saying the gyms are closing.
“Exercise classes inside gyms are also allowed as long as the two meter rule is followed.”
Q And my Pilates class?
A The new directives state that “organized dance and exercise classes can take place in groups of more than six, where a risk assessment has been carried out, but you must limit your social interaction with other participants.”
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Q My daughter just returned to her drama class on Saturday. Will it be affected?
A The Government has not made any announcements about drama classes or performing arts schools, but Dr. Tildesley suspects that they would fall into the same category as dance classes.
He says, “The difference is that with drama there is more physical contact, so it could be that
modifications would have to be made.
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“It is not clear because it is something that has not been discussed.”
Q They told me to protect myself during the last confinement. What am I supposed to do now?
A The vulnerable people who were told to protect themselves last time have not received any instructions this time.
Dr. Tildesley says: “People must make decisions based on their risks.
“If you have underlying health problems, as the cases increase, you should limit interactions with others.”
Q What if people can’t afford to pay the £ 1,000 or £ 10,000 fine?
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A In theory, as with other fines, they could be taken to court and end up in jail.
Dr. Tildesley says: “These are very high fines, and many people in places with high rates of infection are generally people who can pay less.”
Q Will we see soldiers patrolling the streets?
ABoris Johnson said the military will support the police, but will serve as clerical functions and protect key sites to release more officers.
However, Dr. Tildesley says, “Enforcement is a clear challenge and if we don’t have high levels of compliance, we will see tougher measures.”
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Q Will I be fined for standing at the bar?
A No, but the pub can be. No10 clarified that the premises will be fined or face closure when breaches of the guidelines are identified, with the police being responsible for enforcing the measures.
But people will not be fined at this stage. Masks are a must for bar staff.
Q Can I take my colleague home from work in my car?
A He was not allowed to do it before the new rules, says Dr. Tildesley, because it is very difficult to maintain a distance of two meters in a car.
Q I was so happy to start attending my church service again recently. Will the churches be closed?
A “There is nothing strictly in the guide to suggest that churches will have to close,” says Dr. Tildesley.
Q What will probably happen at Christmas?
A The prime minister said the measures can be in place for six months, covering Christmas and New Years.
Dr. Tildesley says: “There is a real concern about whether people will follow the rules during Christmas.
“But I’d like to think that we could get over it by then and there might be some relaxation of the rules to allow families to reunite.”
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Q Will stores and supermarkets keep turning a blind eye to people who don’t wear masks?
A Dr. Tildesley believes that stores will remain unwilling to enforce these rules.
He says: “It would be better to trust people to do the right thing rather than through law enforcement.
“Challenging people without a mask can put off some people who have health reasons not to wear them.”
Q Take out has to close at 10pm. Will I miss my night kebab now?
A Yes, unless the kebab shop delivers overnight, says Dr. Tildesley.
Q Can I have a drink outside a pub down the street?
A No. The rules mean that pubs and other venues must provide table service, which means that food and drink must be ordered and served on a table, inside and out.
Q Can I go see my elderly parents?
A “That is still allowed, as long as there are no more than six of you together.
“But if they are elderly or have underlying health problems, you better be careful.”
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