April 2022
In line with the new government guidance swimmers will no longer be required to self isolate if they have covid. Siblings of those with a positive test will be able to continue to swim as normal provided they are testing negative and remain well.
However, for the well being of the club we ask that if your swimmer has a positive LFT or PCR test result they do not swim whilst they are poorly or symptomatic. We know that local schools are asking for children with COVID to remain at home for five days, so if you are able to replicate that for the club it would be appreciated.
February 2022
COVID-19 remains a risk
It is still possible to catch and spread COVID-19, even if you are fully vaccinated.
Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms or a positive test result should stay at home and self-isolate immediately. If you have symptoms of COVID-19, you should arrange to take a PCR test as soon as possible, even if you’ve had one or more doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 will be a feature of our lives for the foreseeable future, so we need to learn to live with it and manage the risk to ourselves and others.
All of us can play our part by understanding the situations where risks of COVID-19 infection and transmission are likely to be higher, and taking action to reduce these risks.
Following this guidance will help you to understand situations where there is a greater risk of catching or spreading COVID-19 and the steps that you can take to stay safe and protect others. Every action you can take to help reduce the spread will help reduce pressure on the NHS during the winter months.
England has returned to Plan A.
This means:
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The government is no longer asking people to work from home if they can. People should now talk to their employers to agree arrangements to return to the office.
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Face coverings are no longer advised for staff and pupils in secondary school and college classrooms.
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Face coverings are no longer advised for staff and pupils in communal areas of secondary schools, nor for staff in communal areas of primaries.
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There is no longer a legal requirement to wear a face covering. The government suggests that you continue to wear a face covering in crowded and enclosed spaces where you may come into contact with other people you do not normally meet.
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Venues and events are no longer required by law to check visitors’ NHS COVID Pass. The NHS COVID Pass can still be used on a voluntary basis.