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The Government has updated a range of online guidance to reflect new rules in response to Omicron variant.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Safer public places – managing public outdoor settings
Page summary: Guidance for local authorities, owners and operators to support the safe use and management of outdoor public places while the risk of COVID-19 transmission remains.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): taxis and PHVs
Page summary:Actions that drivers, operators and owners of taxis or private hire vehicles (PHVs) can take to protect against coronavirus.
Change made:You must wear a face covering when travelling in taxis and private hire vehicles in England, unless you are exempt or have a reasonable excuse.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer travel guidance for passengers
Page summary:Walking, cycling and travelling in vehicles or on public transport during the coronavirus outbreak.
Change made:You must wear a face covering when using public transport and when in indoor transport hubs in England, unless you are exempt or have a reasonable excuse.
Page summary:Safer working principles and risk assessment for transport operators and organisations, and people who work in or from vehicles, including couriers, mobile workers, lorry drivers, on-site transit and work vehicles.
Change made:The public must wear face coverings when travelling inside a public transport vehicle and when in indoor transport hubs in England, unless they are exempt or have a reasonable excuse.