31 January 2022

Covid update - 28 January

England

The government is to ease Covid-related social care restrictions in care homes in England. The measures include removing any limit on the number of visitors allowed from 31 January. Care homes will also only have to follow outbreak management rules for 14 rather than 28 days. Read more. 
 
NHS England has confirmed that, despite the country returning to Plan A as of 27 January, current infection prevention control guidelines remain in place across all healthcare settings. The guidelines include the need for universal use of face masks for staff, face masks or coverings for all patients and visitors (unless exempt), and physical distancing of at least one metre. Communications resources to support NHS providers are available here.