COVID-19 guidance

Before rehearsal 

Do not come to rehearsal if :

• you have symptoms / feel unwell

• you have had symptoms in the last 10 days

• you have tested positive (PCR or Lateral flow)

• you have been told to self-isolate

• someone you have close contact with has tested positive or had symptoms in the last 10 days

• you are quarantining after a visit abroad

We encourage you to use lateral flow tests regularly (ideally the day of rehearsal if you can).

We encourage all members to be vaccinated.

Please consider how you can minimise your risk of contracting COVID when travelling to and from rehearsals 

During rehearsal 

Use face coverings when not seated.

Maintain social distancing at all times so far as practicable.

No physical contact (e.g. greetings).

Please respect each other's space.

Do not share music and therefore bring your own music stand/pencil etc.

Bring and use your own hand sanitiser.

Use hand sanitiser, soap, surface wipes and paper towels provided and dispose of wipes and towels in the bin bag  

If you become unwell at rehearsal:

• go home and follows NHS procedures

• anyone who had close contact to go home and follow NHS procedures

• inform committee / close contacts of test results  

Please bring your own refreshments (tea in a flask/water bottle)

After rehearsal

If you become unwell within 5 days of rehearsal:

• follow NHS procedures

• Anyone who had close contact to follow NHS procedures

• Inform committee / close contacts of test results