- You must still wear face coverings in health and social care settings, including acupuncture practices.
- It is strongly recommended that you still wear face coverings even where you don’t have to – COVID-19 is still a risk, and we must continue to do what we can to limit the spread.
- You may have COVID-19 but not know it if you do not have symptoms – wearing a face covering can help prevent you passing it to others.
- There are some circumstances where people may not be able to wear a face covering – I am mindful and respectful of such circumstances, noting that some people may be less able to wear face coverings and the reasons for this may not be visible to others.
If you have recent onset of any of the most important symptoms of coronavirus:
- a new continuous cough
- a high temperature
- a loss of, or change in, your normal sense of smell or taste
you must follow self-isolation guidance and not attend your appointment: wearing a face covering does not change this. Contact the practice and I will help you rearrange your appointment.
We can all take the actions set out below as these work in combination to prevent and limit transmission:
- get fully vaccinated to protect yourself from COVID-19
- self-isolate if you have any COVID-19 symptoms, however mild
- adopting the COVID-code, including:
- physical distancing from others
- wearing a well fitted mask
- keeping hands clean
- coughing or sneezing into a bent elbow or tissue, then washing your hands
Thank you for your co-operation and understanding.
The above has been taken from Welsh Government, 2022. Face coverings: Guidance for the public. https://gov.wales/face-coverings-guidance-public (accessed 12th May 2022)