There is ongoing spread of COVID-19 in England and new Variants of Concern continue to be identified.
You should think about the risk of catching or passing on COVID-19 both to yourself and to others before meeting people you do not live with. While no situation is risk-free, you can take steps to make meeting family and friends safer. Vaccines reduce (but do not eliminate) the chances of catching COVID-19 and passing it on, and of serious illness. By following these steps, you can help to protect yourself, your loved ones and those in your community.
How COVID-19 is spread