Below is a link to download the latest PDF coronavirus bulletin from DCMS for the museums and galleries sector, containing links to government information and advice, including:
- New guidance outlines free COVID-19 tests will continue to be available to help protect specific groups now that free testing for the general public has ended.
- Plans in place to enable rapid testing response should a new health threat emerge, such as a new variant of concern emerge.
- The government has removed the current guidance on voluntary COVID-status certification in domestic settings and no longer recommends certain venues use the NHS COVID Pass.
- The government has removed the health and safety requirement for every employer to explicitly consider COVID-19 in their risk assessments.
In addition:
- The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme has now closed. The last date for submitting or amending a claim was 24 March 2022.
- The reduced VAT rate of 12.5% for hospitality and attractions, and for food and non-alcoholic drinks from restaurants and cafés will end on 31 March 2022.
- The Visit Britain ‘We’re good to go’ scheme ended on 31 March 2022.
https://uk.icom.museum/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Coronavirus-bulletin-20220404.pdf
As the situation and the government response in England has changed significantly, this will be the last DCMS coronavirus bulletin posted on a regular basis. DCMS will only send further bulletins if there are significant updates to report.
