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What this means for you
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Big events can happen safely if people follow smart precautions** â The government studied large gatherings and found that COVID cases at these events were no higher than in the rest of the community, which means events themselves don't automatically spread disease more than everyday life does.
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You can enjoy crowds, but stay alert and get vaccinated** â If you plan to attend events, protect yourself by getting your COVID vaccine, watching for symptoms, and being careful around other people, especially in packed areas.
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Vaccination remains your best defense** â Getting vaccinated is the main thing you can do to safely participate in concerts, sports games, festivals, and other large gatherings without worrying as much about getting sick.
Always speak to your doctor before making any changes to your health or treatment.
Source: NHS · Read full article ↗
Data across all Event Research Programme (ERP) phases show cases observed in and around events were in line with, or below, community prevalence
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