UK Countries Issue Regional Guidance

Public Health England (PHE) and the Welsh Government have now also issued further updated guidance.

Public Health England (PHE) and the Welsh Government have now also issued further updated guidance.

Public Health England (PHE) has issued new guidance on Social distancing in the workplace during coronavirus (COVID-19).  This includes specific guidance for the construction industry as well as a number of other sectors, such as Tradespeople and working in peoples homes and Manufacturing and processing businesses.

The Welsh Government has published guidance on Taking all reasonable measures to maintain physical distancing in the workplace, this follows the introduction of Regulation 7A of The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (Wales) Regulations 2020, as amended.

The Scottish Government has issued guidance for the construction sector. It comes into effect immediately - 6 April 2020 - and extends until further notice.  The guidance will be reviewed in three weeks time.