We no longer expect every business to consider COVID-19 in their risk assessment or to have specific measures in place. Employers may still choose to continue to cover COVID-19 in their risk assessments.

There is a requirement to protect those who will come into contact with the virus due to their work activity.

You can find advice for people who may be at higher risk such as those who are immunosuppressed.

More more information visit see:

• HSE Coronavirus advice for workplaces
• HSE pages on Ventilation
• Reducing the spread of respiratory infections, including COVID-19, in the workplace.
• Infection prevention and control in adult social care: COVID-19 supplement
  • COVID-19 PPE guide for adult social care services and settings
  • COVID-19 PPE guide for unpaid carers
  • PPE guide for non-aerosol generating procedures

RIDDOR Reporting of Covid-19

Ordinarily persons contracting Covid-19 is not a reportable matter. However there are limited circumstances when you should report persons contracting Covid-19 at work. The HSE have specific guidance on this matter RIDDOR reporting of Covid-19.

COVID-19 vaccination is safe and effective. It gives you the best protection against COVID-19. You may be able to get different doses of the COVID-19 vaccine depending on your age and if you're at increased risk from COVID-19. Visit the NHS about Covid-19 website for more information. 

NHS COVID-19 rapid lateral flow tests are no longer free for most people.

You may still be able to get free COVID-19 rapid lateral flow tests from the NHS if:

• you have a health condition which means you’re eligible for COVID-19 treatment
• you work in healthcare or adult social care

Visit Who can get a free NHS Covid-19 lateral flow test for more information

You can no longer get free polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests from the NHS.