Ripon City Council has issued new covid guidance in the run-up to staging another large public event in the Market Square this weekend.
The guidance follows measures brought in by the government this week to combat the Omicron variant of the disease.
The first of two artisan Christmas markets will be held on Sunday, alongside free fairground rides for children and a festive grotto with Santa (pictured below).
The city council said in a statement:
“Anyone who is planning on attending our events is encouraged to take a lateral flow test beforehand to help to stop the spread of covid.
“Please help us by following the guidance below if you are visiting our grotto, fairground and Christmas market on December 5 and 12.”
The guidance is as follows:
- People going to events are strongly advised to take a lateral flow test at home before attending
- Anyone with a positive test result must stay at home, and household members should follow national guidance for close contacts
- Face coverings should be worn indoors and in crowded spaces
- Keep a respectful social distance between yourselves and people who are not in your group
- Do not travel to the event if you are feeling unwell. If you start to feel unwell whilst at an event, you should leave the site immediately
- Follow all covid-19 measures in place at events, including regular hand hygiene
The Little Bird artisan market, featuring stalls offering locally-produced hand-made goods ranging from food to furniture, will be be open from 10am until 3pm on Sunday.
Members of Ripon Charity Pantomime Group, dressed in costumes for their forthcoming panto Rapunzel, will also be present.