A “circuit break” is to be introduced across Wales at the end of this week to help regain control of coronavirus COVID-19. This means that a series of restrictive measures will be in place from 6pm Friday 23 October until the start of Monday 9 November 2020. The following extracts from the Welsh Governments Guidance: Coronavirus circuit break: frequently asked questions, published on 19 October are of relevance to churches and faith groups, including:
- What restrictions will be in place;
- Places of worship, marriages and civil partnerships, cemeteries and funerals; and
- Enforcement and fines.
The initial assessment of the impact of the circuit-breaker by the Church in Wales, summarized below, was followed by further advice after the publication of the The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 3) (Wales) Regulations 2020, WSI 2020/1149 (W,261) late on Wednesday 21 October. Continue reading