In light of the announcements about Xmas, many people are asking me whether meeting up with friends and family over the holidays is 'safe'.
The honest (and unpopular) answer is that, simply because the government have sanctioned it, that doesn't make meeting up indoors safe.
The honest (and unpopular) answer is that, simply because the government have sanctioned it, that doesn't make meeting up indoors safe.
In these situation there is only managed and mitigated risk.
If you are going to meet up with relatives then it's best to try to meet outdoors, or, if indoors, to try to ventilate the space as well as possible and take other precautions like wearing masks and social distancing.
If you are going to meet up with relatives then it's best to try to meet outdoors, or, if indoors, to try to ventilate the space as well as possible and take other precautions like wearing masks and social distancing.
If you can pay for a test before going to see loved ones then this may help, but being aware that you can test negative and still be incubating the virus is important.
Isolation beforehand might also help to reduce risk, but the length of isolation changes its effectiveness.
Isolation beforehand might also help to reduce risk, but the length of isolation changes its effectiveness.
I'm aware from previous tweets that it is unpopular to voice these sentiments, but I'm also conscious that indoor settings are ideal for spreading COVID and that it's important to be honest about the potential risks we face this festive period.
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