Covid-19

We are open...

Join us in church this Sunday at St. Paul’s, booking is essential, if you would like to make sure of a seat then please contact us.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions church is a bit different - here's a reminder of what you need to know.

Please don’t attend if you:
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• are exhibiting any symptoms of Covid-19 (currently defined as one or more of a fever, a new and persistent cough, a loss of taste and/or smell), or have been in recent contact with anyone who has the virus.
   
• are awaiting the results of a Covid-19 test.
   
• have had a positive test result for Covid-19, or have a diagnosis of suspected or confirmed Covid-19.
   
• have been in contact with somebody who has symptoms of Covid-19, is awaiting the results of a test for Covid-19, has a positive Covid-19 test result, or has a diagnosis of suspected or confirmed Covid-19.
   
• have been identified as at risk of infection with Covid-19 by NHS Test and Trace.
   
• are within any self-isolation or quarantine periods.
   

Please observe the points above even if you have no symptoms or do not feel unwell.
 

• Face coverings must be worn.
   
• Use the hand sanitiser provided.
   
• You are unable to sing (sorry!).
   
• You will need to give your name and ‘phone number or log into the venue using the NHS Track & Trace QR code at the church.
   
• There won’t be any refreshments (sorry again!).
   
• Strict social distancing must be maintained at all times.
   
• Please follow the instructions of those stewarding.
• Remember that at certain times you may be in a ‘live’ broadcast environment (but not on camera).

For the latest updates to the pandemic advice, do continue to monitor portsmouth.anglican.org/coronavirus and churchofengland.org/coronavirus.