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What is social distancing?
The government is advising that we all take social distancing steps to reduce interaction between people.

Government advice to protect the elderly and the vulnerable

The government is advising that we all take social distancing steps to reduce interaction between people to slow the transmission of COVID-19.

The guidance advises those who are at increased risk of COVID-19 to be especially stringent in following these measures. This group includes those aged 70 or over, under 70 with an underlying health condition and those who are pregnant.

The government’s advice, which is likely to be in place for some weeks, includes:


 1. Avoiding contact with someone who is displaying symptoms of COVID-19. These symptoms include high temperature and/or new and continuous cough.
 2. Avoiding non-essential use of public transport, varying your travel times to avoid rush hour, when possible.
 3. Working from home, where possible. Your employer should support you to do this. Please refer to employer guidance for more information.
 4. Avoiding large gatherings, and gatherings in smaller public spaces such as pubs, cinemas, restaurants, theatres, bars, clubs.
 5. Avoiding gatherings with friends and family. Keep in touch using remote technology such as phone, internet, and social media.
 6. Using telephone or online services to contact your GP or other essential services.

The government states: “Everyone should be trying to follow these measures as much is pragmatic”.

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Vets to run marathon for World Animal Protection

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 Two recently graduated veterinary surgeons will be running the London Marathon in April to raise money for the charity World Animal Protection.

Alex Bartlett and Maeve O'Neill plan to run the race together if they are given the same start times.

Dr O'Neill said: "You're always limited in what you can do to help animals, so it is nice to raise money for a charity that helps animals around the world."

Dr Bartlett added: "I have never run a marathon before and am excited to run my first one for such a good cause!"

Both Dr Bartlett and Dr O'Neill have fundraising pages online. 

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BSAVA releases new Guide to Procedures

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has published a new edition of its Guide to Procedures for Small Animal Practice.

It has added four new procedures; cystostomy tube placement, endotracheal intubation, point-of-care ultrasound and wet-to-dry dressings.

BSAVA says that it is an essential step-by-step guide to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in practice. The textbook includes new images and illustrations, as well as high-definition videos for use prior to procedures.

Nick Bexfield and Julia Riggs, editors of the new edition, said: "We have built upon the success of the previous editions by responding to the feedback received from the BSAVA readership, and hope this new guide helps to further increase the confidence and accuracy with which these procedures are performed."

Print copies are available in the BSAVA store, with a digital version in the BSAVA library.