Social distancing measures could be in place in work places, including offices, public transport, shops and schools, for as long as a year once lockdown is lifted, according to reports.
Stationary sharing will be banned, time-constrained face-to-face meetings only held if absolutely necessary and one-way systems and screens could all be introduced.
As the death rate rose yesterday by 288 to 28,734 – the smallest increase since last month – leaked guidance showed the Government is considering relaxing the two-metre distance rule for some businesses as they slowly start to get the economy moving.
But the plans outlined in the documents to industry groups, covering seven key sectors of the economy, recommend companies adopt extra measures -