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Fresh Air

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Host Terry Gross
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Original release1975 – present
Home station WHYY-FM
Syndicates National Public Radio
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About Fresh Air


Fresh Air is an American radio talk show broadcast on National Public Radio stations across the United States since 1985. It is produced by WHYY-FM in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The show's host is Terry Gross. As of 2017, the show was syndicated to 624 stations and claimed nearly 5 million listeners.

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Covid: What's the 'Winter Plan' and what are the rules across the UK?

Apr 29,2023 8:41 pm

The Westminster and Cardiff governments have set out plans to deal with Covid this winter.

England's proposals contain two options: Plan A, if The Number of cases remains manageable, and Plan B , if they reach a point where the NHS starts to struggle.

Wales' contingency plans could be triggered if a new, fast-spreading variant emerges, or if vaccine immunity levels fall.

What is England's Plan A?

Under the government's, Covid Are being offered to about 30 million people, including the over-50s, younger adults with health conditions and frontline health and social care Workers .

Are being offered a single dose and to get jabbed.

Plan A also includes:

the continuation of NHS Test and Trace and encouraging reminding people To Let in Fresh Air when meeting indoors, and to wear face coverings in crowded placesWhat is England's Plan B ?

If Plan A isn't sufficient to prevent " unsustainable pressure" on the NHS, the government can use Plan B , including:

compulsory asking people to work from homeintroducing vaccine passports

Plan B could be brought in at short notice, following " concerning" data.

Government scientific advisers say it's important to monitor:

The Number of hospitalisations rapid rates of change in figuresthe overall state of the NHSWhat Are the current rules in England?1m-plus social distancing guidance remains in places such as hospitals and passport control But the government " expects and recommends" them in crowded/enclosed spacesSome People who've been working from home.

What's in Wales' winter plan?

Wales First Minister Mark Drakeford :

Covid Stable, where Wales remains at alert level zero, with all businesses able to openCovid Urgent, where there's a sudden deterioration in cases, which could be caused by a new, fast-spreading variant, or a drop in vaccine immunity levels

Under Covid Urgent, previously drawn up " alert levels" - including lockdown at level Four - could be used as an option of Last Resort .

" While we do not think measures under a Covid Urgent scenario will be necessary this autumn or winter, we cannot completely rule them out, " The Plan says.

Mr Drakeford also announced care home visiting rules will be relaxed.

Visitors will be able to take lateral flow tests At Home , and won't have to socially distance in a resident's room or designated visiting areas. Restrictions around gifts will also be eased.

Beyond that he confirmed all other current restrictions will remain:

Work from home wherever possibleFace coverings remain compulsory on Public Transport , and in shops and hospitals - But not bars/restaurantsCollege and Secondary School staff and students should keep testing regularly Face masks no longer advised in schools, But still recommended in crowded spaces like school busesPeople must use the NHS Covid Pass to show they've been vaccinated or have a negative lateral flow test to go to nightclubs, as well as many indoor and outdoor events

What Are the restrictions in Northern Ireland ? Up to 30 people from any number of households can mix indoors in domestic settingsNo need for advance tickets or allocated seating at live performances, or for any seating at indoor performancesSocial distancing limits have been lifted in shops, indoor seated venues and indoor visitor attractions, although face coverings remain compulsoryShops and indoor attractions asked to continue using hand sanitising, good ventilation, And One way systemsIndoor seated venues such as theatres, concert halls and cinemas " strongly recommended" (But not legally obliged) to to ask for proof of double vaccination or a negative lateral flow testDancing not permitted at indoor venues where Music Is played (apart from weddings and civil ceremonies)Face coverings mandatory on Public Transport and some other settings, unless you Are exemptWork from home where possibleSocial distancing in hospitality settings remain in place until 31 OctoberNightclubs remain closed until 31 October

What is The Situation in Scotland? Physical distancing rules remain in healthcare settings such as hospitals, GP surgeries and dentists, where the 2m (6ft) rule appliesFace coverings still compulsory on Public Transport and inside places like shopsIndoor hospitality venues must collect customer contact detailsKeep working from home where possibleLarge event organisers (5,000 outdoors, 2,000 indoors) must apply for permissionSecondary pupils have to wear face coverings indoors until the October holidays No large in-person lectures at colleges and universities The government reserves The Right to re-impose local travel restrictions All over-18s at nightclubs and other venues



Source of news: bbc.com

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