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Restrictions on large gatherings likely to be in place 'for next few years'

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vera99 · 07/02/2021 14:11

Gulp. This is pretty bleak if true.

Experts have warned that restrictions on large gatherings could remain in place for "the next few years" as the world learns to live with the coronavirus.

Tim Spector, a professor of genetic epidemiology at King's College London, told Times Radio that he "can't see us suddenly having another Cheltenham Festival with no regulations again".

"I can't see us having massive weddings with people coming from all over the world, I think for the next few years those days are gone," he added.

Prof Spector also suggested that basic infection control measures - including physical distancing, face masks and handwashing - should remain in place as they "don't cost really anything to do".

"I think we need to get used to that and that will allow us to do the things we really want to do more easily and more readily," he said.

On a more positive note Prof Spector, who created the Zoe Covid Symptom Study, said the infection survey indicates that coronavirus rates are "generally much lower everywhere" in the country, with around one in 170 people infected on average.

He suggested that reinstating the rule of six allowing people to meet outdoors should be "definitely encouraged" around the same time as primary schools begin to return.

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MixedUpFiles · 11/02/2021 13:53

I can deal with the masks for brief things like doctors visits and grocery trips. I won’t be booking entertainment outings in a masked world. For me masks mean essential outings and essential in-person spending only.

BonnieDundee · 12/02/2021 07:49

I agree mixed up. I have to wear them 5 days a week for work and for grocery shopping. I find them very unpleasant so I wont be going to cinemas etc if we have to wear them

MercyBooth · 18/02/2021 01:50

Well it will certainly be interesting to watch
a. the Government say no to the Royal Family"s 1st July plans or
b. say yes and that they can go ahead but stop the rest of the public from doing similar?!
Both scenarios will be worth grabbing the popcorn for.

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