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Free workplace testing
- Free workplace testing is now available to all businesses, including those with fewer than 50 employees
- Business are encouraged to register their interest by 31 March to access the free workplace testing
- Regular testing will be a vital part of the government’s roadmap to cautiously ease restrictions
Online portal launched
The Government has launched an online portal for businesses to find out more about offering rapid workplace testing.
Businesses will be provided with all the information they need to plan and deliver their testing programme, along with promotional materials.
Around 1 in 3 people with coronavirus don’t have symptoms, which means they could be spreading the virus in workplaces without knowing. Rapid testing detects cases quickly – in under 30 minutes – meaning positive cases can isolate immediately, breaking chains of transmission.
Regular testing could be the difference between a workplace being able to stay open and operational, or needing to close due to a COVID-19 outbreak. It will form a crucial part of the government’s plan to gradually and safely ease restrictions as we get back to a more normal life.
So far over 3,500 businesses are signed up to offer workplace testing programmes, and over 14,000 have registered their interest in offering rapid testing, with many already rolling tests out.
Businesses have until 31 March to register for the government’s workplace testing scheme, which will remain free until the end of June. All those who can work from home should continue to do so.
Find out more about the Government's workplace testing scheme.
NHS COVID-19 contact tracing app
Designated venues in certain sectors must have a system in place to request and record contact details of their customers, visitors and staff to help break the chains of transmission of coronavirus.
To support this, the Government has developed the NHS Test & Trace app which uses QR codes. The NHS website includes information on how you can support your customers and visitors to use the app.
Coronavirus links for businesses
Bradford Council’s Invest in Bradford team can help with guidance and support with all aspects of business planning and grant funding. Email: info@investinbradford.com, or call 01274 437727.
For local advice visit Bradford Council’s Covid-19 business support page.
For national guidance visit the UK Government website.
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