Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The government publishes specialist advice for employers and workers in different types of business and service.

Government advice on employment and gatherings

For the latest specialist information, go to:

• GOV.UK: business support
• GOV.UK: working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)
• GOV.UK: coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance on workplace testing for employers
• GOV.UK: businesses and premises to close
• GOV.UK: safer transport guidance for operators
• GOV.UK: rules that have been relaxed to help businesses during the coronavirus pandemic
• GOV.UK: guidance on grassroots sports
• GOV.UK: planning guidance to accompany the Business and Planning Act 2020

You can download materials for raising awareness and campaigns – including ZIP files containing posters for public spaces – from Public Health England: coronavirus (COVID-19) resources.

Thurrock businesses can also download a pack of posters and the local protocol for outbreak prevention and management, below. The posters include a template for shops to tell customers the maximum number of people allowed to enter the premises.

Government advice for education professionals

For the latest specialist information, go to:

• GOV.UK: actions for schools during the coronavirus outbreak
• GOV.UK: face coverings in education
• GOV.UK: safe working in education, childcare and children's social care settings
• GOV.UK: critical workers who can access schools or educational settings
• GOV.UK: free school meals guidance

Government advice for care and health professionals

For the latest specialist information, go to:

• GOV.UK: overview of adult social care guidance
• GOV.UK: adult social care guidance
• GOV.UK: adult social care risk reduction framework
• GOV.UK: adult social care COVID-19 winter plan, 2020 to 2021
• GOV.UK: provision of home care
• GOV.UK: guidance for health professionals
• GOV.UK: guidance for first responders
• GOV.UK: guidance for care staff supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults
• GOV.UK: guidance on infection prevention and control
• GOV.UK: safe working in education, childcare and children's social care settings