The First Minister today announced that we’re currently remaining at Alert Level 0 but has stressed the following key steps to minimise the impact of a possible new wave of infection:
- The need to be vaccinated and have a booster if eligible.
- The importance of wearing face coverings in indoor public spaces, including bars and restaurants when customers are not eating and drinking. (Football Changing rooms also)
- A recommendation to take a lateral flow device test before travelling and participating in training, playing and attending events. Lateral flow devices can be ordered free of charge here : https://www.gov.uk/order-coronavirus-rapid-lateral-flow-tests
Please note that the “FAW Return to Play Protocols” have recently been updated and remain relevant following today’s announcement.
Please note the following information regarding positive Omicron tests and the potential impact it could have on your squads if protocols aren’t followed:
If you are a close contact of someone who is confirmed or suspected to have the Omicron variant, you must self-isolate from the day you were last in contact with the person who tested positive and for the next 10 days, regardless of your vaccination status or age. Contact tracers will let you know if your contact is a confirmed or suspected case of the Omicron variant.
You should also take a PCR test on day 2 and day 8. It is important that you take the tests even if you feel well as you may have COVID-19 even if you do not have symptoms.
Even if these tests are negative, you must complete the isolation period. This is because if you have been infected, it can take time for symptoms to develop or to become infectious to others.
If the variant is suspected, you must isolate until it has been confirmed that the person who has tested positive does not have an Omicron variant. Once that happens Test, Trace, Protect service will contact you and advise on what to do next. This may mean you can leave self-isolation but it will depend on your age, vaccination status and nature of the contact.
The Welsh Government will now be reviewing the situation in cycles of 7 days rather than 21 and so we need to be vigilant and prepared to show the authorities that we can be trusted to deliver our own protocols.
Thank you for your support.
Regards
Aled Lewis
FAW & FAW Trust
Please click on link below to open the: RETURN TO PLAY PROTOCOL.
Please click on the link below to open the: COVID-19 SELF QUESTIONNAIRE