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The Scottish Government have removed all COVID rules and restrictions, but the virus has not gone away. Instead of legal constraints the government are asking people to use ‘COVID sense' to help protect themselves and others. The same principal of using ‘COVID sense' should apply to our church buildings, congregational activities and the support you offer communities.

For individuals, including ministers, staff and volunteers in churches this would include:

• Getting your vaccine when offered to ensure you are fully protected
• Staying at home and resting if you have symptoms
• Opening windows when meeting indoors
• Wearing a face covering in indoor public places and on public transport, and encouraging the use of face coverings in church buildings wherever possible
• Washing your hands to protect yourself
• Taking an LFD test before visiting someone in a hospital or care home

In this updated guidance, the COVID-19 Working Group has sought to bring an integrated approach to looking after church buildings and safely developing congregational life as we move into the next phase of the pandemic.

If you have any symptoms suggestive of Covid (new continuous cough, fever, change in taste / smell or sore throat symptom) Please consider staying at home until you feel better.