Coronavirus: Public Houses

(asked on 7th July 2020) - View Source

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social care, what assessment the Government has made of the effect of the reopening of pubs on the covid-19 R rate; and if she will make a statement.


Answered by
Helen Whately Portrait
Helen Whately
Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)
This question was answered on 22nd July 2020

Ministers have taken into account scientific advice and assessments of the current position against the five tests. The changes, including the reopening of pubs, are a cautious next step in returning life to as normal, whilst limiting the transmission risk. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has published COVID-19 secure guidance on GOV.UK to help businesses put mitigations in place to minimise this risk. We will continue to monitor the R number and remain ready to put the brakes on and implement stricter measures if needed.

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