Social distancing badges available for mobile or print
Action for ME explain that the UK government published optional badges that people can use to assist with maintaining social distancing from others. The badges can be used to show the carrier may have difficulties or concerns in maintaining social distancing.
There are currently three different options for people to use:
- a two-paged mobile phone option that reads “Please give me space. Be kind. Thank you for your understanding.”
- a single-page badge to print that reads “Please give me space.”
- a two-page card to print that reads “Please give me space” on one side, with “Be kind. Thank you for your understanding” on the other side.
The Government’s Guidance, updated on 27 August, explains what face coverings are, their role in reducing the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19), the settings in which they are recommended, and how they should be safely used and stored. This information is based on current scientific evidence and is subject to change.
This information relates to the use of face coverings in public spaces where social distancing is not always possible. It is important to follow all the other government advice on coronavirus (COVID-19) including staying safe outside your home.
The Guideline’s Contents -
- What a face covering is
- When to wear a face covering
- When you do not need to wear a face covering
- The reason for using face coverings
- How to wear a face covering
- Face coverings at work
- Buying and selling face coverings
- Making your own face covering
- Maintaining and disposing of face coverings
Protecting yourself and others from Coronavirus - This Government Guidance page explains when to wear a face covering, exemptions from wearing one, and how to make your own face covering. This Guidance includes pdf Documents for you to download
Face coverings: when to wear one, exemptions, and how to make your own
Exemption from face covering badge (for mobile phone) PDF, 22.6KB, 4 pages
Exemption from face covering badge (to print) PDF, 493KB, 2 pages
Exemption from face covering card (to print) PDF, 34.7KB, 4 pages
For further Coronavirus (Covid-19) information specifically for people affected by ME/CFS see the previous post.
Take care, and stay safe everyone.
• Action for ME
• Coronavirus (COVID 19)
• Government U.K.