'The sooner you introduce them, the more effective those restrictions are going to be.' Prof Mike Tildesley warns that there is 'a risk attached' to socialising, but adds that more rules over Christmas may have been 'damaging' to mental health. COVID19:
Crowds at outdoor public events will be capped at 500 from 26 December for at least three weeks, while numbers at indoor public events are to be limited to 100 standing or 200 seated.Allowing staff to work from home where possible will again become a legal duty on employers.Anyone identified as a household contact of a positive coronavirus case is advised to self-isolate for ten days - regardless of vaccination status, PCR test result or age.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video playerFrom 27 December for a three week period hospitality businesses will reintroduce table service-only for venues serving alcohol for consumption. Indoor venues will also be asked to ensure a one-metre distance between groups of people.Certain venues and events now require proof of either a vaccination or a negative test taken within the last 24-hours.
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