Despite the easing of almost all restrictions, the primary guidance for businesses in various sectors regarding rules and restrictions, and safe working practices is still “live” and has been updated. The updated areas are as follows:

Guest accommodation: Most sections of the guidance have been updated to improve readability, with minor changes to information in sections on priority actions, what this guidance covers, managing risk, what to include in your risk assessment, going to the workplace, and reducing contact for workers. Additional information added to sections on ventilation, people who need to self-isolate, COVID-19 cases in the workplace, and equality in the workplace.

Restaurants, pubs, bars, nightclubs and takeaway services: Most sections of the guidance have been updated to improve readability. Additional information has been added to sections on managing risk, ventilation, self-isolation and reducing contact for workers.

Events and attractions: Most sections of the guidance have been updated to improve readability, with minor changes to information in sections on priority actions, what this guidance covers, managing risk, what to include in your risk assessment, going to the workplace, reducing contact for workers and event planning. Additional information has been added to the sections on ventilation, people who need to self-isolate, COVID-19 cases in the workplace, and equality in the workplace.