As we confirmed yesterday the updated guidance from Government, due to the new covid Omicron variant of concern was pending, it’s here now.
These are the main updates from the guidance released last night. Please read to understand if your business environment or activities are impacted.
30 November 2021 published amendments:
Events and attractions
Information box added on new measures (face coverings, self-isolation and testing after international travel) because of the Omicron variant. Face coverings are legally required indoors in shops, personal care services and public transport in England, from 4am Tuesday 30 November. Further information on these measures will be added shortly.
Hotels and guest accommodation
Information box added on new measures (face coverings, self-isolation and testing after international travel) because of the Omicron variant. Face coverings are legally required indoors in shops, personal care services and public transport in England, from 4am Tuesday 30 November. Further information on these measures will be added shortly.
Shops, branches, and close contact services
Information added on new measures introduced in response to the Omicron variant. See ‘What’s changed’ for details , read below:
- Contacts of individuals with a suspected or confirmed case of the Omicron variant, must self-isolate, regardless of their age or vaccination status. See Section 4.2.
- Staff and customers must wear a face covering in shops and in premises that provide close contact services (such as hairdressers and beauty therapists). See Section 7.2.
Follow this link for the full guidance
- Construction and other outdoor work
- Guidance for people who work in or run outdoor working environments.
- Events and attractions
- Guidance for people who work in settings related to events and visitor attractions.
- Hotels and guest accommodation
- Guidance for people who work in or run hotels or other guest accommodation
- Offices, factories and labs
- Guidance for people who work in or run offices, factories, plants, warehouses, labs and research facilities and similar indoor environments.
- Restaurants, pubs, bars, nightclubs and takeaway services
- Guidance for people who work in or run restaurants, pubs, bars, cafes, nightclubs or takeaways.
- Shops, branches, and close contact services
- Guidance for people who work in or run shops, branches, stores or similar environments and for people who provide close contact services, including hairdressers and beauticians.
There will be a review in the next three weeks where further measures may be announced, the new variant Omicron should act as a reminder to us all as business leaders that Covid controls and disciplines are still a requirement and should be reinforced to staff and customers and followed by all in your business setting.
The use of staff bubbles to mitigate any outbreaks at work and minimise the loss of staff due to isolation should still form part of your Covid Risk Assessment and control plan.
If you need additional support call our office , we are here to help. Never Alone, Stronger Together with Park City.
Tim Price
Operations Director
