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<p>We are committed to getting the performing arts sector fully back up and running
as soon as it is safe to do so. It is a priority of my department to work with the
arts and cultural sectors to address the challenges of reopening. We have released
guidance to support the performing arts sector resume activity in line with the roadmap
announced by the Secretary of State last month. In addition, the Government is supporting
a number of studies that are currently underway to understand more about the risks
associated with these activities. The findings from these studies will inform further
changes in the guidance.</p><p>Singing, especially in groups, such as in choirs or
in audiences - in religious settings or otherwise, is considered a higher risk activity
because of the potential for aerosol production and the absence presently of developed
scientific analysis to assess this specific risk. The evidence is being developed
rapidly. Whilst further evidence is being developed, we advise that non-professional
groups should not sing in at this stage and should only do activities in line with
government guidance on social mixing.</p><p><strong><p><p></strong></p>
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