There’s not many occasions which aren’t made all the more beautiful with bunting, especially when it’s made in Liberty’s eye-catching fabrics. We don’t need to be celebrating to string the bunting up, in fact a warm summer’s day is often enough, but this year The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee will bring with it a profusion of street parties up and down the country so we felt it only right to up our bunting game and introduce some new shapes and colours. Perfect for hanging up at street parties, picnics and weddings or simply to add some jubilation and fun to your garden, our bunting is elevated and timeless, a true celebration of Liberty’s infectiously joyful prints.

Flattening the curve refers to using protective practices to slow the rate of COVID-19 infection so hospitals have room, supplies and doctors for all of the patients who need care.

The practice of social distancing means staying home and away from others as much as possible to help prevent spread of COVID-19. The practice of social distancing encourages the use of things such as online video and phone communication instead of in-person contact.

Whilst bunting is now a staple decoration for festivities and celebrations, the term originally described the high-glaze fabric used to make ribbons and signal flags for the Royal Navy and ribbons in the 1600s. The officer responsible for raising signals using flags is even now still commonly known as a bunts. By the 18th century the strings of flags were used as celebratory decorations for parties and patriotic processions.

A large number of people becoming very sick over the course of a few days could overwhelm a hospital or care facility. Too many people becoming severely ill with COVID-19 at roughly the same time could result in a shortage of hospital beds, equipment or doctors.

The origin of the word bunting is uncertain but it is most closely associated with German language, with bunt meaning colourful while bund means tied together. Originally, bunting would have been made from a light woollen material but the Victorian era saw it more often crafted from the cotton or muslin we’ve come to be familiar with now.

Physical distancing is the practice of staying at least 6 feet away from others to avoid catching a disease such as COVID-19.

Now that the new coronavirus and COVID-19, the illness it causes, are spreading among communities in the United States and other countries, phrases such as “physical distancing,” “self-quarantine” and “flattening the curve” are showing up in the media.

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As noted above, “social distancing” is a term that was used earlier in the pandemic as many people stayed home to help prevent spread of the virus. Now as communities are reopening and people are in public more often, physical distancing is used to stress the importance of maintaining physical space when in public areas.

In this situation, fewer patients would arrive at the hospital each day. There would be a better chance of the hospital being able to keep up with adequate supplies, beds and health care providers to care for them.

Coco & Wolf is a luxury destination brand for bedding, table linen and homewares all made with Liberty's iconic fabrics. Our heirloom quality bed linen and homewares are all handmade in our Somerset design studio and feature clean shapes, delicate detailing, conversational print mixing and modern styling.

The pandemic can seem overwhelming, but in truth, every person can help slow down the spread of COVID-19. By doing your part, you can make a big difference to your health, and that of others around you.

As communities reopen and people are more often in public, the term “physical distancing” (instead of social distancing) is being used to reinforce the need to stay at least 6 feet from others, as well as wearing face masks.  Historically, social distancing was also used interchangeably to indicate physical distancing which is defined below.  However, social distancing is a strategy distinct from the physical distancing behavior.

Infectious disease expert Lisa Maragakis explains how physical distancing can help prevent the spread of the coronavirus and offers tips to practice it correctly.

Once your quarantine period has ended, if you do not have symptoms, follow your doctor’s instructions on how to return to your normal routine.

With a long history of celebratory street parties for patriotic events, there’s no denying the UK really does know how to build community spirit and celebrate together. The Platinum Jubilee provides an excellent opportunity for a good old knees with friends, family and neighbours, especially after such a tricky couple of years. Your local authority will have their own regulations and guidance about street parties which you can usually find on your local council’s website and there are lots of tips on The Big Lunch website too.

It’s important to know what to do if you feel sick. The coronavirus pandemic is making everyone aware of handwashing and protecting others from coughs and sneezes. Along with those essential steps, practices such as social and physical distancing, and self-quarantine and isolation when appropriate can slow the rate of infection in a city, town or community.

On the other hand, if that same large number of patients arrived at the hospital at a slower rate, for example, over the course of several weeks, the line of the graph would look like a longer, flatter curve.

Wear a face mask or covering when you are not in your home and whenever you are around people who are not members of your household. Maintain at least 6 feet of distance between yourself and others. Avoid crowded places, particularly indoors, and events that are likely to draw crowds.

People who have been exposed to the new coronavirus and who are at risk for coming down with COVID-19 might practice self-quarantine. Health experts recommend that self-quarantine lasts 14 days. Two weeks provides enough time for them to know whether or not they will become ill and be contagious to other people.

We are ready to safely care for you in our community practices, clinics, surgery centers and hospitals. Learn about our additional steps to keep you safe and how you should prepare for your appointment.

You might be asked to practice self-quarantine if you have recently returned from traveling to a part of the country or the world where COVID-19 is spreading rapidly, or if you have knowingly been exposed to an infected person.

Lisa Maragakis, M.D., M.P.H. , senior director of infection prevention at Johns Hopkins, helps clarify these concepts so you can understand better why they’re being recommended.

Like many medical facilities across the nation, our supply chain is feeling the effects of Hurricane Helene’s aftermath. Johns Hopkins Medicine currently has a sufficient sterile fluid supply to meet treatment, surgical and emergency needs. However, we have put proactive conservation measures into place to ensure normal operations, always with patient safety as our first priority. Examples of sterile fluids include intravenous (IV), irrigation and dialysis fluids. Learn more.

For people who are confirmed to have COVID-19, isolation is appropriate. Isolation is a health care term that means keeping people who are infected with a contagious illness away from those who are not infected. Isolation can take place at home or at a hospital or care facility. Special personal protective equipment will be used to care for these patients in health care settings.