'Why risk a second wave?' - What you said about changing the two-metre social distancing rule
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The World Health Organization recommends ‘a minimum’ of one metre for social distancing to slow the transmission of coronavirus.
There are increased calls for the Government to decrease the rule.
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Hide AdThe hospitality sector says the change would enable more pubs, restaurant and venues to reopen to customers in July.
It is thought that a reduction would also allow schools in England to welcome more pupils back to the classroom.
We asked you to share your views on our Facebook page, and if you would like to see the two-metre rule halved.
This is what you said on the Shields Gazette Facebook page:
Richard Chad Hobson: “I’ve always stuck to the two-metre rule, but for things to progress in the leisure area we need to reduce to one metre. Remember, face coverings and masks are massively relevant.”
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Hide AdGordon Smith: “Think we can’t argue for science-based advice as opposed to political advice and then ignore the advice we wanted. However, appreciate some people probably should have greater distances.”
Alex Dodds: “Yes it should. The whole world wasn’t built with keeping everyone two metres apart in mind. How about encouraging the use of face masks more.”
David Liddle: “A lot of people encroach at two metres. At one metre they'll be on your back, so no keep it the same.”
Steve Gourley: “I think people should learn to stick to two metres first.”
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Hide AdFlash Bynature: “In my opinion the medical experts who have said it should remain two metres are correct - why risk a second wave of the virus at this moment in time?”
Lisa Patterson: “The further the better.”
Hind Abdan: “No, as there would be no point in keeping apart.”
Kevin Leary: “One metre is enough for most circumstances but pensioners and ill health would apply your own rules to my mind. You don’t have to go rushing around daft.”