Covid - rules and rule-breaking

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A church in Wales raided by police and the worshippers sent home - article and video.

https://metro.co.uk/video/police-raid-p ... f-2278506/

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I don't understand the claim of persecution. They were breaking the rules. But being aware of the rules takes effort. Apparently the town of Luton, a few miles up the road from me, goes in to Tier 2 on Saturday. I had to search.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced that Luton will be moving into Tier 2 on Saturday after a spike in the number of Covid-19 cases.

Restrictions in Tier 2 mean people cannot meet with anyone outside of their household or support bubble in any indoor setting, whether at home or in a public place.

Groups of six cannot meet outside, including at a garden or an outside space.

People are also advised to limit their journeys and avoid public transport.

https://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/ ... ck-4652051

Now then, "Support Bubbles"?

What is a support bubble?

A support bubble is a close support network between one household with only one adult in the home (known as a single-adult household) and one other household of any size.

Bringing these two households together is called “a support bubble”.

The idea is that during the pandemic it is better to limit all social interactions but the government “recognises this is difficult” so by mixing with a select number of people, you will minimise potential risk. It will also make contact tracing much easier if someone does get ill.
Who does this rule apply to?

The people who can form a support bubble with another household are those that live alone (even if you have carers to visit you) or those that live alone with children under the age of 18.

If you live with other adults, you can form a support bubble with one single-adult household who are not part of a support bubble with anyone else.

If you share custody of your child with someone you do not live with you can form a support bubble that includes your child’s other parent.

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/c ... 1603447265

Alles klar?