Dear All,

I had previously said that the Government had not yet updated their guidance. They have now done so and you can see it at https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-phase-3-guidance-for-the-safe-use-of-places-of-worship/

This new version is much simpler than the old one, although it needs to be read alongside the general guidance on staying safe https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-staying-safe-and-protecting-others/

There is nothing in the new guidance that should affect what we do – we should be doing it all already.

We will be aware from news coverage that case figures are rising a lot in Scotland just now, although we still need to see whether that significantly affects hospitalisations and death, and pray that it doesn’t, but this reminds us of the need to stay careful and keep up our precautions, especially good ventilation.

With best wishes

Canon Paul Gargaro

Diocesan Coordinator