The end of hibernation

[Gadget]

I picked up that deep in the regs there are restrictions on shouting and singing loudly. The droplets travel further at full voice

Need a Fact Check

(I mean that there's a need to check the regs, not that the droplets travel further!)

Haven't they banned singing in church?

(Had to correct that,  as it came out as sinning! )

 

It's covered in Section 2.1

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/the-visitor-economy#shops-4-1

There is an additional risk of infection in environments where you or others are singing, chanting, shouting or conversing loudly. This applies even if others are at a distance to you. You should therefore avoid environments that require you to raise your voice to communicate with anyone outside your household. All venues should ensure that steps are taken to avoid people needing to unduly raise their voices to each other. This includes - but is not limited to - refraining from playing music or broadcasts that may encourage shouting, including if played at a volume that makes normal conversation difficult. This is because of the potential for increased risk of transmission - particularly from aerosol transmission. We will develop further guidance, based on scientific evidence, to enable these activities as soon as possible. You should take similar steps to prevent other close contact activities - such as communal dancing.

[sugarfizzle]

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It's covered in Section 2.1

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/the-visitor-economy#shops-4-1

There is an additional risk of infection in environments where you or others are singing, chanting, shouting or conversing loudly. This applies even if others are at a distance to you. You should therefore avoid environments that require you to raise your voice to communicate with anyone outside your household. All venues should ensure that steps are taken to avoid people needing to unduly raise their voices to each other. This includes - but is not limited to - refraining from playing music or broadcasts that may encourage shouting, including if played at a volume that makes normal conversation difficult. This is because of the potential for increased risk of transmission - particularly from aerosol transmission. We will develop further guidance, based on scientific evidence, to enable these activities as soon as possible. You should take similar steps to prevent other close contact activities - such as communal dancing.

Oh dear. Better hadn't visit family later today. Was hoping for a freshly prepared sourdough pizza with a good variety of toppings of my choice, in the shade of a large parasol, drink in hand.

The only thing is, my hearing is practically non-existent at present. Everybody will have to shout for any meaningful conversation.

If they give me plenty of wine I'll probably fall asleep, so the problem will be solved. Now there's an excuse (if one were needed).

Regards Margaret

[Gadget]

..............and no morris dancing either 

[LizzieL]

I've just been looking at a large self-catering cottage booking website. They are advertising holiday lettings starting from 3rd July, not just in England but Scotland too. How many people might be confused by the different dates in the different countries and assume the holiday letting agent knows best, so they go ahead and book.

[candleflame]

I was puzzled about a remark about cricket not being safe and it was the ball that was the issue. I'm not a cricket fan, but presumably all the bowlers having their own balls and sanitising before bowling and between contact by the fielders with said ball (s) isn't sufficient? Otherwise the players are fairly well spaced out.

Cricketers use just 1 ball between them

I did know that,  but was suggesting a way round it if they wanted to keep playing.

[LizzieL]

hibernation definitely over in Bournemouth yesterday

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/660/cpsprodpb/1688A/production/_113089229_daily-telegraph-front-page-.jpg

And in Southend

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/660/cpsprodpb/CC4A/production/_113089225_daily-mail-25-june.jpg

[groom]

hibernation definitely over in Bournemouth yesterday

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/660/cpsprodpb/1688A/production/_113089229_daily-telegraph-front-page-.jpg

And in Southend

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/660/cpsprodpb/CC4A/production/_113089225_daily-mail-25-june.jpg

It's ridiculous isn't it? I feel a bit as if at least 50% of the country think it's all over and that the government are almost shrugging their shoulders and saying, "Get on with it, do as you like."

[Gillg]

Hurrah, just heard from my hairdresser, who has offered me an appointment on July 9th!

[groom]

Hurrah, just heard from my hairdresser, who has offered me an appointment on July 9th!

I had mine done last week! I have mine cut at home by Kim, who has been doing it for over 12 years. She came, fitted out with mask etc and did it in the garden!  As I hadn't been out and neither had she, we decided it was safe.