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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

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

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
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk