While this will not be a normal Christmas, I am glad to hear that the Government has agreed a single set of UK-wide measures to help people come together with their loved ones at Christmas, in a way that is as safe as possible.
It is important to note that even where it is within the rules, meeting with friends and family over Christmas will be a matter of personal judgement for individuals.
● Between 23 and 27 December, up to three households can
form an exclusive Christmas ‘bubble’.
● Everyone can be in one bubble only, and cannot change bubble during this time period (an exemption to this is children, aged under 18, of separated parents).
● People (e.g. nannies, cleaners, tradespeople) can continue to work in someone's home where necessary during this period. To reduce risk, they should observe social distancing wherever possible, and where it can be avoided should not go into homes
that are hosting Christmas bubbles.
● A Christmas bubble will be able to spend time together in private homes, to attend places of worship, or meet in a public outdoor place.
● Travel restrictions across the UK so people can travel to and form their bubble. But beyond this, people should follow local restrictions in the area in which they
are staying.
● Students who move home from university for holidays will count as part of their family’s household, and in England an existing support bubble will count as one household.
● People should reduce unnecessary social contact with those who they do not live with in the two weeks before forming their Christmas bubble.
Find more information here - https://www.gov.uk/.../making-a-christmas-bubble-with...
