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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”.

For more information and guidance on social distancing in the UK, please visit www.gov.uk

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Cold-water dip to raise funds for Vetlife

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 The veterinary mental health charity Vetlife is inviting the veterinary community to join it for a sponsored cold-water dip.

The event will take place at Walpole Bay, Margate, on 17 May during Mental Health Awareness Week. Participants of all abilities can join in the challenge and are advised to bring a towel, a hot drink, a snack, and warm clothes to get changed into afterwards.

Those taking part are being asked to try to raise 100 each to support the work of the charity.

Details about how to take part can be found here. 

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Bluetongue low vector period ends

In an update to its bluetongue guidance, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that the seasonal low vector period for the disease has ended.

With winter over, Defra is planning for a possible increase in cases as midges become more active. It has warned that farms along the east coast of England from Norfolk to Kent, and along the south coast from Kent to Devon, are at highest risk from infected midges blown over from northern Europe.

Since the virus was detected in England in November 2023, there have been 126 confirmed cases. The most recent case to be confirmed was on 1 March 2024.

Farmers are asked to continue to frequently monitor their livestock and ensure their animals and land are registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency.