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Latest Updates:
4 April 2022
Updated: Coronavirus (COVID-19) safer businesses and workplaces guidance
Guidance has been updated for businesses and workplaces on reducing the risk of COVID-19 and supporting staff and customers.
1 April 2022
Coronavirus (COVID-19): hospital visiting guidance
Enabling family support for people in hospital in Scotland.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): social care worker death in service payment
Information on the social care worker death in service benefit, including who can apply and how to apply.
Updated: face coverings and masks
Updated rules and guidance on wearing face coverings and masks, including exemptions.
Updated: Coronavirus (COVID-19): safe use of places of worship
Updated guidance to help places of worship operate safely during coronavirus.
Updated: Coronavirus (COVID-19): cultural performances and events guidance
Updated guidance for the cultural performances and events sector.
31 March 2022
Updated advice for people on the Highest Risk List
Updated advice to help people on the Highest Risk List make informed decisions and access support services.
23 March 2022
Updated: Coronavirus (COVID-19): funding for businesses affected by Omicron control measures
Updated information on funding for businesses affected by measures to control the spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus – including the hospitality sector, hairdressers and taxi drivers.
21 March 2022
Updated: Coronavirus (COVID-19): Test and Protect
Updated information and support for people who are asked to self-isolate because of COVID-19, including the Self-Isolation Support Grant (£500).
18 March 2022
Updated: Coronavirus (COVID-19): international travel and quarantine
Updated guidance on planning foreign travel and information on testing for people entering Scotland.
15 March 2022
14 March 2022
Coronavirus (COVID-19): universities, colleges and community learning and development providers
Guiding principles to manage COVID-19 and to remain vigilant in colleges, community learning and development (CLD) settings and universities.
Updated: Coronavirus (COVID-19): ventilation guidance
Getting fresh air into indoor spaces to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
11 March 2022
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Business Ventilation Fund
Funding for businesses affected by measures to control the spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus – including the hospitality sector, hairdressers and taxi drivers.
22 Feb 2022
This fund will help Scotland as it moves to a new phase in the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Scottish Government ‘Take it From Them’ toolkit has been updated
The campaign highlights the reasons why people should consider getting the vaccine.
10 Feb 2022
COVID-19 school rules to be eased
Face coverings in classrooms to be removed.
28 Jan 2022
Coronavirus (COVID-19): organised activities for children
Guidance for the safe running of organised activities for children and young people.
24 Jan 2022
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for care at home, housing support and supported housing
Guidance for local authorities, Health and Social Care Partnerships (HSCPs) and registered providers, who deliver care and support to people in their own homes or provide supported accommodation including sheltered housing, extra care housing and supported living during the pandemic.
All Guidance
Coronavirus in Scotland – gov.scot (www.gov.scot)
Find Scottish Government advice and support for businesses and employers, test and protect and looking after yourself and others below, additional information at www.gov.scot
Business Support
Coronavirus support for Businesses in Scotland – Find Business Support
Getting tested in Scotland
Coronavirus (COVID-19): getting tested in Scotland – gov.scot (www.gov.scot)
Contact
Clare Reid
Director of Policy & Public Affairs
SCDI
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Clare Reid
Director of Policy & Public Affairs
