Government shifts 2m social distancing advice to 'where possible'

By Jordan Marshall2020-03-27T06:00:00

Previous advice said firms 'must' ensure 2m rule was upheld

Companies are only required to ensure there is a 2m distance between employees “where possible”, according to the latest government advice.

An announcement by the Cabinet Office and housing ministry said: "Employers who have people in their offices or onsite should ensure that employees are able to follow PHE guidelines including, where possible, maintaining a 2m distance from others, and washing their hands with soap and water often, for at least 20 seconds (or using hand sanitiser gel if soap and water is not available)."

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