For anyone who loves singing, the idea – given substantial credence when it first appeared – that singing by its very nature was a ‘super-spreader’ felt like a death-blow. The idea seemed plausible; many believed it; and singing became the enemy. But singers themselves are now fighting back. Baritone Ed Ballard, writing in the Church Times, has drawn together the very limited science which enabled the original conclusions to be drawn and counteracts it with the opposite views, also from scientists, explaining the flaws in the original argument. Read his article here (you’ll need to cut and paste): https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2020/5-june/comment/opinion/it-is-time-to-sing-again?fbclid=IwAR2v5Vq3yJge_1HD0QrutuTTgaIW9Tr4xIGZZZMBBumnETVwxyvE2hmElpo . Trouble is, the original idea has taken hold in some quarters, so we need robust scientific investigation to tell us why we don’t need to be afraid to sing. And we need it soon.