The government has removed all remaining domestic restrictions in England.
There is new guidance on steps you can take to reduce the risk of catching and spreading COVID-19: Living safely with respiratory infections, including COVID-19 and also guidance for People with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19.and for reducing the spread of respiratory infections within the workplace.
We encourage Hertsmere businesses, residents and the wider public to continue to implement and observe social distancing, hand washing etc. to protect each other; provision of fresh air ventilation to all inside spaces is also important. Businesses should review their risk assessments and ensure that the risks from Covid-19 are controlled as far as possible. Better Business for all has created guidance for businesses on Infection control after Covid 19.
All government announcements on Coronavirus
Stay Safe, Stay Open is offering small business in Hertfordshire access to a range of free support to help navigate the changing advice and regulations and to ensure you continue to trade safely. Further information can be found on our Business support and advice page.
If you have any queries please contact your Environmental Health Team
This page will be updated, as and when new information and guidance is announced.
Guidance for businesses
Information on Risk Assessments and Legionella can be found on our Health & Safety page.
If you have any questions please contact your Environmental Health team.
Working Safely
The previous specific sector guidance has now been withdrawn. They have been replaced by new guidance based on Public Health principles for reducing the spread of respiratory infections within the workplace.
Reducing the spread of respiratory infections, including COVID-19, in the workplace.
Ventilation Guidance for Businesses
Better Business for All has produced guidance for businesses on Ventilation.
Ventilation Guidance (PDF 239KB)
Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership - Support for Hertfordshire Businesses
The Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership has a toolkit of advice and support for local businesses.
Holding Events
The Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership has produced guidance on hosting secure events.
Further information on organising an event can be found on our dedicated Event page.