The Prime Minister has set out new measures (on 9th September 2020) to restrict the spread of Coronavirus. The new measures include the following:
- From Monday 14th September: it will not be possible to meet with people from other households socially in groups of more than six. This will apply indoors and outdoors, including in private homes. Education and work settings are unaffected;
- From Friday 18th September: it will be mandatory for certain businesses to have a system to collect NHS Test and Trace data, which must be kept for 21 days;
- From Thursday 24th September: certain businesses must display an unique QR code which can be used by the new NHS Test and Trace app
More information about the measures, including a link to simplified COVID-19 secure guidance, is available on the GOV.UK website.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): UK Government advice
This page gives links to the information that is coming out from the UK Government:
Latest information from the UK Government
The latest information from the UK Government can be found on their website:
- Coronavirus: What you need to do - UK Government response - on the GOV.UK website
- Stay at home: guidance for households with possible Coronavirus infection - on the GOV.UK website
- What you need to know - commonly asked questions about Coronavirus - on the PHE section of the GOV.UK website
- 5 things you can do to protect yourself and your community - on the PHE section of the GOV.UK website
Businesses:
Latest from the Prime Minister's Office:
See also: Social distancing
Travel advice
There are some countries and areas where there's a higher chance of coming into contact with someone with coronavirus.
If you're planning to travel abroad and are concerned about coronavirus, see: