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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 10<sup>th</sup> February 2022	+	> 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 we’re assuming a collective responsibility for each other’s 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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	* 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:
-	* Everyone attending rehearsal must **wear masks at all times indoors**. If you are exempt from wearing a mask, please inform the committee or [[/committee/membership-team|welfare coordinator]] privately.	+	* the use of **lateral flow tests** where possible, though with the end of free testing this is no longer mandatory at rehearsals;
-	* Anyone attending rehearsal must confirm by [[/covid-attendance|attendance form]] or on the door that, **in the last 14 days**:	+	* the use of the **NHS Track and Trace app**, active at rehearsals.
-	* 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 up; it'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 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]].	+
	Finally:		Finally:
-	* Anyone attending rehearsal is required to tell the committee if they develop symptoms or have a positive test **between rehearsals**, so that we can advise others who were present.	+	* Anyone who has a 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 =====
-	* Rehearsals will be shortened to 1 hour to protect voices.	+	^Droplet transmission|**Face coverings** are welcome, but **not required**.|
-	* Singers should **bring their own refreshments** such as bottled water or a thermos.	+	^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 must keep their personal belongings in one area and **must not touch the belongings of others**.	+	^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 welcome, but not required.|
-	* Singers may use only their **own copies of the music**.	+
-	* Singers should **be prepared for light rain**; if it is predicted to be heavy, the rehearsal may be called off at 5 pm.	+