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covid-rehearsals [2022/01/29 14:22] – external edit 127.0.0.1covid-rehearsals [2022/05/02 19:47] (current) – Updated meeting date Iain Hallam
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 ====== COVID-19 Rehearsal Guidelines ====== ====== COVID-19 Rehearsal Guidelines ======
  
-> Rules for returning to in-person rehearsals +> Rules for in-person rehearsals 
-> Approved by Committee 20<sup>th</sup> October 2021+> Approved by Committee 2<sup>nd</sup> May 2022
  
-We’re all responsible for following these rules to make rehearsals safe and enjoyable for everyone. By meeting were assuming a collective responsibility for each others safety. Please see our [[/risk register]] for further information. +We’re all responsible for working together to make rehearsals safe and enjoyable for everyone. By meeting we're assuming a collective responsibility for each other's safety. Please see our [[/risk register]] for further information.
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-===== In all cases =====+
  
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-The committee strongly advises all who attend any chorus event:+The committee strongly advises and requests all who attend any chorus event:
  
   * to **receive full doses of an approved vaccine**, to reduce the risk of someone bringing COVID-19 to rehearsal;   * to **receive full doses of an approved vaccine**, to reduce the risk of someone bringing COVID-19 to rehearsal;
-  * to **take two lateral flow tests each week**, including one within the 24 hours before rehearsal; +  * to **stay away from rehearsal with any kind of infectious respiratory illness**, including COVID-19, coughs and colds.
-  * to **stay away from rehearsal with any kind of respiratory illness**, including coughs and colds+
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-===== Indoors ===== +
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-  * Singers are advised to activate the **NHS Track and Trace app** on their phone with them at rehearsal.+
  
-In the building:+The committee recommends:
  
-  * **Keep 1 m separation** between members of different households/bubbles. +  * the use of **lateral flow tests** where possiblethough with the end of free testing this is no longer mandatory at rehearsals
-  Everyone attending rehearsal must **wear masks at all times indoors**. If you are exempt from wearing a maskplease inform the committee or [[/committee/membership-team|welfare coordinator]] privately. +  * the use of the **NHS Track and Trace app**, active at rehearsals.
-  * Anyone attending rehearsal must confirm by [[/covid-attendance|attendance form]] or on the door that, **in the last 14 days**: +
-    * They've had **no symptoms or a positive test**; +
-    * If unvaccinated, they've had **no close contact** with anyone who has symptoms or a positive test; +
-    * They **aren't being asked to self-isolate** after contact with an infected person. +
-  * Singers should **bring a drink to keep hydrated through the rehearsal**; the cold taps in the kitchen and the kettle may be used during breaks. +
-  * Singers should avoid using **toilets** at break times to reduce bunching upit's fine to go (leaving space around others) during the singing. +
-  * Singers must keep their personal belongings in one area and **must not touch the belongings of others**. +
-  * Singers may use only their **own copies of the music**, though the librarian may lend out complete folders after using hand sanitiser. +
-  We will aim to keep CO<sub>2</sub> concentration to under 800 ppmas [[https://www.hse.gov.uk/coronavirus/equipment-and-machinery/air-conditioning-and-ventilation/identifying-poorly-ventilated-areas.htm|advised by the Health and Safety Executive]].+
  
 Finally: Finally:
  
-  * Anyone attending rehearsal is required to tell the committee if they develop symptoms or have positive test **between rehearsals**, so that we can advise others who were present.+  * Anyone who has confirmed case between rehearsals is encouraged to let the chorus know via Slack so that others may take appropriate precautions, for instance if they are seeing vulnerable people.
  
-===== Outdoors =====+===== Mitigations =====
  
-  * **Keep 1 m separation** between members of different households/bubbles+^Droplet transmission|**Face coverings** are welcome, but **not required**.| 
-  Rehearsals will be shortened to 1 hour to protect voices. +^Surface transmission|**Sanitiser will be available** with the refreshments box and visitor folders in case anyone would like to use it after touching shared items.| 
-  Singers should **bring their own refreshments** such as bottled water or a thermos+^Aerosol transmission|We will aim to keep CO<sub>2</sub> concentration to under 800 ppm, as [[https://www.hse.gov.uk/coronavirus/equipment-and-machinery/air-conditioning-and-ventilation/identifying-poorly-ventilated-areas.htm|advised by the Health and Safety Executive]] by **increasing ventilation**; singers should wear warmer clothes in cold weather.\\ \\ Higher grade masks are again welcomebut not required.|
-  * Singers must keep their personal belongings in one area and **must not touch the belongings of others**. +
-  * Singers may use only their **own copies of the music**+
-  * Singers should **be prepared for light rain**; if it is predicted to be heavythe rehearsal may be called off at 5 pm.+
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