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In light of the Prime Minister’s announcement on 08 December 2021 about introducing measures to contain the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, we have outlined the key points of ‘Plan B’ which will affect the hospitality sector.
Licensing|09 December 2021
Insight
Although face coverings will be required by law in most indoor settings from 10 December, the Government has specifically exempted most hospitality settings including pubs, restaurants, bars, cafés, nightclubs, dance halls and discotheques.
From 6am on the 15 December, certain venues will be required by law to ensure all visitors over 18 are fully vaccinated (at the moment that does not include a requirement for a booster jab although this will be kept under review), have proof of a negative test in the last 48 hours, or that they have an exemption.
The use of the NHS COVID pass is required as a condition of entry into the following places:
Businesses are also encouraged to continue displaying the NHS QR codes for attendees wishing to check in using the NHS COVID-19 app, which will alert them if there is an outbreak and so that they can take the necessary action to protect others.
A full copy of the Government’s guidance can be found here.
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