Written question asked by Lord Ahmed (Non-affiliated) on Wednesday, 18 March 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 April 2020. It was answered by Lord Bethell (Conservative) on Monday, 6 April 2020 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Coronavirus: Disease Control
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what advice they have provided, and plan to provide, in relation to religious gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Answer
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The Government has introduced social distancing guidance which should be implemented across all sectors including religious gatherings, this will help reduce the transmission of COVID-19. A copy of Guidance on social distancing for everyone in the UK is attached.
Additionally, a scientific evidence-based review on the impact of mass gatherings on an influenza pandemic has been published. A copy of Impact of Mass Gatherings on an Influenza Pandemic: Scientific Evidence Base Review is attached.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL2725
- Session
- 2019-21
- Attachment
- Guidance on social distancing; Mass gatherings evidence review
- Subjects
- Collective worship Disease control Coronavirus
- Link
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- 2020-04-06 12:51:49 +0100
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