Author: Chris_C ★2017
Date: 2021-09-01 16:03
In the UK, the situation differs between the four constituent nations (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland). In England, the position seems to be that bands are slowly returning while maintaining some precautions (some or all of social distancing, but not necessarily 2m, face masks while moving about, specific precautions on brass spit valves and on flutes, wiping of touch surfaces etc...). Bell covers seem to have disappeared - science has been recognised at last! My band has abandoned the social communal cup of tea - people bring their own. We are hoping to start full rehearsals next week, and will keep a detailed record of where people are sitting so we can identfy and report close contacts in the event of someone coming down with COVID soon afterwards.
Some of the restrictions come from the venues, often mandated by a central HQ (church authorities, local council etc), so not negotiable.
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