COVID-19

 

• Thank you for taking the time to familiarise yourself with the NSNS risk mitigation
  strategy introduced to reduce the risk of Covid-19 spread at our in-person events. In
  line with current government guidance, masks and social distancing are now optional
  at NSNS. We will continue to monitor the situation and will update our policy as
  necessary.
• Do not attend the event if you’re feeling unwell or have tested positive
  for Covid-19: We encourage you to err on the side of caution and stay at
  home if you feel you might be coming down with something. If you are unsure,
  we encourage you to do a lateral flow test before attending in-person events.
  Current NHS guidance suggests that someone who has tested positive for
  Covid-19 avoids contact with other people for 5 days, and avoid meeting
  people with higher risk from Covid-19 for 10 days. Some members of our
  community at at higher risk from Covid-19 and we ask that you bear this in
  mind. More information can be found here:
  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/self-isolation-and-
  treatment/
• Our seats are laid out with varying levels of space in between them. This
  means that you can sit close to other congregants, or can choose to sit further
  away from others if you prefer.
•  Dress warmly: Windows will be open to promote air flow and circulation. This
  means the venue might get colder and it’s better to come overdressed.
•  Aliyot: We have returned to having aliyot from the Bimah for those who wish.
  You can also do your aliyah from where you are sitting if you prefer.
• Kiddush will be served after the service:  It is not possible to guarantee
  social distancing during Kiddush and congregants will naturally use this time
  to socialise. If you are particularly anxious about Covid-19 transmission
  please feel free to leave before Kiddush.
•  Children: We are happy to welcome children and babies back fully into our
  services.
•  When in doubt, ask: We have a team of volunteers who can answer
  questions related to Covid-19 safety on the day. Please talk to them when in doubt