Plan B COVID-19 restrictions ends in England

• Since Thursday 20 January 2022, the Government is no longer asking people to work from home. Employers should discuss working arrangements with their employees. Further information on working from home guidance. 

• Since Thursday 20 January 2022, secondary school and college students will no longer need to wear masks in classrooms.  From Thursday 27 January, face coverings will no longer be needed in communal areas of secondary schools or for staff in communal areas of primary schools.   

• From Thursday 27 January, face coverings do not legally have to be worn in public (although the guidance is still to wear coverings in enclosed or crowded spaces and when meeting strangers).

• From Thursday 27 January, mandatory Covid passports for entering nightclubs and large events will end although organisations can choose to use the NHS Covid pass if they wish.

• Letting the fresh air in when meeting inside or opt to meet outside instead

• Wearing a face covering – even if other people aren’t, do the right thing and wear one in crowded spaces and on public transport

• Test regularly – especially if you are heading out to see people who are at higher risk of becoming seriously ill if they caught Covid

• Staying at home if you are unwell

• Washing your hands 

• Continuing to use the NHS COVID-19 app

• Getting your COVID-19 vaccine and flu jab – get protected this winter to boost your immunity.

Let’s help protect ourselves and others as we move forward, play your part and together we can Keep Waverley and Surrey Safe.