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Summary Following our update last week, we have seen that a number of LA’s are advising that pregnant employees over 28 weeks (i.e. in their third trimester) should not be in school. The basis for this advice was the Guidance for full opening: schools made specific reference to Occupational Health guidance published by the Royal … Read more

Main points from the PM’s briefing The PM led a special briefing today and announced new measures to suppress the virus and keep the number of infections down.  The full press release is here – Coronavirus (COVID-19): What has changed – 9 September New rule of six – from Monday 14th September no more than … Read more

A specific risk assessment for is needed for pregnant employees.  Making sure a pregnant employee follows the covid secure rules is the key and doing so even more e.g. increased handwashing, face mask in communal areas, not moving around the school at busy times, carrying hand sanitiser.  Anything you can think of really. The best … Read more

Main points from today An urgent review has been ordered into how daily coronavirus death figures are calculated after it was claimed the current method did not account for people recovering from COVID-19. There are concerns that death tally could be inaccurate due to the way coronavirus deaths are recorded in England. Boris Johnson led … Read more

Main points from today The sixth week of NHS Test and Trace figures shows anyone getting a test at a regional test site or mobile testing unit can expect their result by the next day. Latest Guidance (employment and business) No new guidance today. Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme statistics: July 2020 This statistical release provides … Read more

Main points from today As reported yesterday it will be mandatory to wear a face covering in shops and supermarkets from 24th July.  The full press release from Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, was published late yesterday. Latest Guidance (employment and business) No new guidance today. Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme statistics: July 2020 This statistical release … Read more

Main points from today Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, has confirmed that it will be mandatory to wear a face covering in shops and supermarkets from 24th July.  A failure to comply could result in a £100 fine. Latest Guidance (employment and business) No new guidance today. CJRS guidance can be found here:- Coronavirus Job Retention … Read more

Main points from today It appears that the Gov updates are starting to slow down.  So, after this week, we will stop sending out the daily updates and just send an update when there is a significant change. HMRC have invited the hospitality industry to register for the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme starting … Read more

Main points from today The R number range for the UK is 0.7-0.9 and the growth rate range is -5% to -2% as of 10 July 2020.  This is being reported as an increase since lockdown measures were eased.  However, on 3 July 2020 the R number range for the UK was 0.7-0.9 and the … Read more

Main points from today Outdoor pools can reopen to the public from 11 July. Indoor gyms, pools and leisure centres can reopen on 25 July. Measures in the Gov Guidance to allow this are as follows:- Limiting the number of people using the facility at any one time, for example by using a timed booking … Read more