Latest Updates
Change 1: Introduction of a threshold for checking certification at small and large events.
For the purpose of vaccine certification checks:
• A ‘small’ event is an event which has 999 attendees or less (excluding staff and volunteers working at the event)
• A ‘large’ event is an event which has 1,000 or more attendees (excluding staff and volunteers working at the event)
For nightclubs and similar late night premises, and for small events (with 999 or less attendees), the expectation would be that a 100% check of every vaccine certificate should, in most cases, be reasonable.
For large events (with 1,000 or more attendees at any one time), the expectation is that 1,000 checks or a 20% check (whichever is higher) of every vaccine certificate should, in most cases, be reasonable.
We recognise that businesses and event organisers may be in the process of building up the percentage of checks they are conducting by taking a graduated approach over the first 4 weeks of operation. The first publication of the guidance provided examples of how you might take a graduated approach.
Change 2: Clarified who the ‘person responsible’ is for COVID vaccine certification under the Regulations
As confirmed in the first publication of the guidance, the legal requirement is that the person responsible for the premises must ensure that there is a reasonable system for checking any person on, or seeking to enter, the premises are permitted to be there under the Regulations, and for removing or refusing access to those who are not permitted. This requires the person responsible to develop a compliance plan which sets out the system for checking and restricting entry and any other measures that will be in place to prevent or minimise the risk of transmission of COVID-19.
For late night premises, this will likely be the Premises Licence holder, the Public Entertainment Licence holder or the Safety Certificate holder, depending on the type of venue.
The person responsible when a relevant event is taking place is the person responsible for the premises at the time it is taking place, rather than being the person with overall responsibility for the premises. This means it could be, for example, the event organiser or the licence holder. Examples have been provided in the guidance.
Whilst the position has been set out in guidance, we will continue to work with Local Authority Officers and business organisations to consider if and how this should be reflected in Regulations.
Business Information
For the most up to date information covering your local area, please visit: https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/
Mobile Testing
Coronavirus Testing is important to help prevent the spread in our communities. Testing sites across the region are now open for people to get tested, whether they have symptoms or not. You can find out more about these testing sites and book your test here.
The mobile testing sites are walk-in and there is no need to book an appointment. However, to make the process quicker, you can book in advance and pre-register your details by phoning 119.
PCR Testing
In addition to the mobile testing vans which are visiting sites across the city, there are testing sites in which will now offer a PCR test to people - whether or not they have any symptoms of the virus.
Booking is preferred and you can book a PCR test at www.nhsinform.scot or by calling 0800 028 2816. If you need support with the booking process, call 119. People without bookings will also be accepted.
Workforce Testing
Please read more about workforce testing here
Find out about private providers of COVID-19 testing here.
How to Self Isolate
Self-isolation means you should remain at home and should not go to work, school, public areas or use public transport. You should not go out to buy food or other essentials. You must stay at home.
Please see self isolation self-help guide here.
Please see COVID-19 isolation advice for households here.
Please read more information on self/household isolation here.
Drop-in clinics are running at vaccination centres across Tayside for those who are over 16 and not had their first vaccine or anyone who is at 8 weeks or more since their first vaccine. To find more information - or if you are worried about receiving the vaccine - you can visit NHS Inform. Alternatively, you can call the Scottish COVID-19 Vaccination Helpline on 0800 030 8013 (open daily, 8am to 8pm).
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Face Coverings
The mandatory requirement to continue wearing face coverings is subject to regular review, and will continue to take account of social and economic factors, as well as the current impacts on public health and risks of transmission in Scotland. You can find more information about face coverings here.
For more information on face coverings, please visit the following:
Specific Sectoral Guidance is available where appropriate. You can read more here.
What you can do to help in your community
If you are able, you can be a great source of support and relief to other members of your community by looking out for them and for each other to help contain the spread of the virus and support those at most risk.
You can take some simple steps yourself, by:
- Checking up on neighbours.
- Offering to help with dropping off supplies or medicines.
- Providing a friendly ear and emotional support to those who are self-isolating, or who do not have a network of family or friends close by.
Volunteer to help in your Community
Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action is co-ordinating a list of local volunteers. To register your interest, email: volunteer@dvva.scot
This page is intended as a one-stop information guide with advice and support organisations directly from the Scottish Government. The guidance will follow the below themes:
- Business Reopening Guidance
- Support for Business
- Protecting Your Staff and Customers
- Financial Support for Businesses
We appreciate that businesses will have individual needs that aren’t met by this guidance, and invite those who have any specific queries to respond to: info@dundeeandanguschamber.co.uk and we will do our best to resolve any issues/direct enquiries to the relevant support contact - internally or externally.
Guidance for businesses and workplaces re-opening - including laboratories and research facilities - on reducing the risk of COVID-19 and supporting staff and customers, can be found here.
You can read more about Business Support as well as specific Funding and Grants here.
You can also find a quick guide to finding COVID-19 support here.
Beyond Level 0
Beyond Level 0 in Business
Thanks to the vaccination programme, Test and Protect, and the efforts of everyone across the country, Scotland is moving beyond the Protection Levels system. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, is not over and we must all continue to focus on preventing the spread of the virus. Some people may feel anxious about the easing of restrictions – particularly those who cannot have the vaccine or are more vulnerable to the impacts of the virus. Even those who have been double vaccinated can still catch, transmit and fall ill from the virus. Everyone who can is strongly encouraged to take up the offer of a vaccine in order to protect others at high risk as well as themselves. Scottish Government guidance is intended to provide further detail on the principles we should all follow to help us keep each other safe. Some of these measures are legal requirements, which will be kept under regular review to ensure they remain necessary and proportionate.
International travel
The Scottish Government has retained some border controls to help protect against the risk of importing new strains of the virus from abroad. Please check travel advice before travelling for up-to-date information, please see further advice and guidance on International Travel and Managed Isolation.
Further information and guidance
This is a challenging time and some people will need extra support. If you’re looking for some additional support for yourself or someone you know, a list of organisations who may be able to offer help and advice can be found on the Ready Scotland website.
For business advice and support please check the Find Business Support website, or call 0300 3030 0660 (Open Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm, select Option 1).
