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<p>DCMS has always been clear that the Performing Arts guidance would be updated on
the basis of the latest science and public health context.</p><p> </p><p>The PERFORM
study (published 20 August) has indicated that it is the cumulative aerosol transmission
from both those performing in and attending events that is likely to create the risk
of transmission. As a result of these findings we have updated the Performing Arts
guidance to confirm that non-professionals can now engage in all activities, including
singing, wind and brass and confirmed that where non-professional groups plan to meet,
there are no set limits on the numbers who can be involved when taking place outside
and/or in a Covid-secure venue. This is in line with rules on meeting people outside
your household for clubs and groups and gatherings in Covid-secure venues.</p><p>
</p><p>Organisations must ensure that they carry out an appropriate COVID-19 risk
assessment and that individuals are socially distanced at all times. Organisations
will want to minimise risk as far as possible and the Performing Arts guidance sets
out a number of mitigations that should be considered to minimise risk including operating
outside where possible, limiting the numbers involved in and duration of activity
and considering how ventilation can be improved.</p><p> </p>
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