Travel Safely
Travel restrictions in England have now been lifted. The Government has advised that it is important that we all use personal judgement to manage our own risk. All of us can play our part by exercising common sense and considering the risks.
While no situation is risk free, there are actions we can take to protect ourselves and others around us when travelling.
Following this guidance will help you stay safe, and protect others by controlling the spread.
While no situation is risk free, there are actions we can take to protect ourselves and others around us when travelling.
Following this guidance will help you stay safe, and protect others by controlling the spread.
TRAVEL GUIDANCE FOR PASSENGERS
You may wish to consider the following in order to help you to travel safely:
COVID-19 spreads through the air by droplets and aerosols that are exhaled from the nose and mouth of an infected person. The requirement to wear face coverings in law has been lifted. However, the government expects and recommends that people wear face coverings in crowded areas such as public transport.
You must not travel at all if you:
If you’re fully vaccinated, or under 18 and 6 months, you’re not required to self-isolate if you’ve had close contact with someone with COVID-19.
This guidance applies to England only.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-safer-travel-guidance-for-passengers
You may wish to consider the following in order to help you to travel safely:
- plan your journey and check your route
- check with your operator regarding any policies they may have in place
- open or keep windows open for ventilation where it is possible for you to do so
- wash or sanitise your hands regularly
- avoid touching your face
- cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or the inside of your elbow when coughing or sneezing
- dispose of waste safely, including items such as used disposable face coverings
COVID-19 spreads through the air by droplets and aerosols that are exhaled from the nose and mouth of an infected person. The requirement to wear face coverings in law has been lifted. However, the government expects and recommends that people wear face coverings in crowded areas such as public transport.
You must not travel at all if you:
- have been told by the NHS Test and Trace service to self-isolate
- are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, even if they are mild
- are self-isolating
If you’re fully vaccinated, or under 18 and 6 months, you’re not required to self-isolate if you’ve had close contact with someone with COVID-19.
This guidance applies to England only.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-safer-travel-guidance-for-passengers