As we go into the Easter holidays, and some Government guidance changes around socialising outside and outdoor sport, it’s so important that we don’t let our guard down and increase the risk of Covid-19 outbreaks when schools return.

 

From Monday 29 March, you can;

•                Meet up outside (including in private gardens) with six other people, or as two households

•                Take part in formally organised outdoor sports with any number of people (outdoor sports venues and facilities will be able to reopen)

•                Childcare and supervised activities will be allowed outdoors for all children

 

You and your family can continue to keep yourselves and others safe by:

•                Washing your hands regularly, for at least 20 seconds with soap and warm water or using an antibacterial hand sanitiser if soap and water isn’t available

•                Keeping socially distanced, staying at least 2 metres away from those not in your immediate household

•                Wearing a face-covering where required and when it is difficult to socially distance

•                Self-isolating and getting tested if you develop symptoms or receive a positive lateral flow test (LFT) result

•                Not socialising indoors with anyone who isn’t in your immediate household. You’re not allowed to have sleepovers or playdates, even if your child is in a school bubble

•                Not sending children back to school ill or with symptoms of Covid-19 after the Easter break – if your child is sick, please keep them at home

 

If your child is in year 7 or above and taking regular LFT, you should encourage them to continue to take these and report results as normal during the Easter holidays. If they receive a positive test at home, everyone in your household must begin self-isolating immediately and you need to book a PCR test to confirm the positive result. Any positive tests received up until 1 April, should be reported to your school so that they can complete the track and trace process with the Public Health team.

 

Babies and children in early years settings, nurseries, infant and primary schools should not be taking LFT, please don’t do home tests on younger children. If you are worried about small children or they develop symptoms, please seek advice from your GP or call 111.

 

Thank you again for playing your part and helping to keep our schools safe and open for face to face learning.

 

We wish you all a safe and happy Easter.

 

Hertfordshire County Council