The Government has updated its Working Safely guidance for shops and close contact services to reflect that new measures have been put in place as a precaution, because cases of a variant of concern have been found in the UK. This includes that:
- Contacts of individuals with a suspected or confirmed case of the Omicron variant, must self-isolate, regardless of their age or vaccination status. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-covid-19/shops-branches-and-close-contact-services#exempt
- Staff and customers must wear a face covering in shops and in premises that provide close contact services (such as hairdressers and beauty therapists). https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-covid-19/shops-branches-and-close-contact-services#retail-7-2
The full guidance can be found here www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-covid-19/shops-branches-and-close-contact-services
