Your questions

Evening everyone. I'll continue to try to answer some of the questions you guys are sending in to the best of my ability, but with the disclaimer that there is a lot about the new measures (and indeed some of the older ones) that remains unclear. We're always doing our best to receive and then provide clarity to you, but if your specific concerns aren't addressed then I do apologise.

Just wanted to further clarify, is family visitation permitted for just one person or for example can the ‘pair’ of grandparents or two sibling visit at the same time, or is it just one person at a time? Thanks in advance.



-Gibz It is our understanding that it is not limited to one visitor in this case. So yes, a family of three could theoretically visit two grandparents. But also keep in mind the "strong advice" offered by the PM that all persons over 70 be in self-isolation, and still adhere to the social distancing guidelines. Your blog said 'except family visits'. I think that's wrong, the PM only said except members of your household! Don't visit family, stay home, go out only with one other person and keep apart!



-Marie We sought and obtained clarification from the government that a family split across two houses can meet. Are you allowed workers.in your house e.g. cleaners, Gardners, renovation workers?



-Jim The previous rules around this sort of stuff has been that tradespeople are considered an essential service, and your home their workplace. I have seen nothing announced by the government today that would suggest this has changed. Just be extra vigilant with your social distancing and hygiene. So I cant let my kids play at an open air park, but can send them to childcare with 15 other kids? I cant visit a friend, but can work with 20 other people?Sounds very revenue driven to me.



-Withheld

It is my understanding that an "open air park" so to speak would still be accessible for people following the rules (no more than two people, bar households). The closures are more specific to playgrounds and outdoor gyms. But we shall try to get more clarity around that too.