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Where observing social distancing of 2 metres apart outside in circulating air a mask is not required.
Yes, aprons, masks and gloves are required to be worn.
No.
There will be signage on the entrance.
Yes, however social distancing should be maintained as much as possible.
Children under 11 years are not required to wear face coverings.
No, if office is accredited Covid-secure following risk assessment. Masks should be worn if there is more than 1 staff member present and they regularly break social distancing. However where only 1 staff member is present, a mask is not required.
Masks should be changed on entering each new building. This is not necessary if dropping something off or picking something up from reception.
Follow the recommendations of the host organisation as long as it’s the same or above Trust guidance.
Surgical masks protect just as much as the FFP3 mask in terms of droplet production that you encounter through a conversation. The only reason an FFP3 mask is needed is for aerosol generating procedures to protect against the finer mist.