As you all know there is a developing situation relating to a strain of the coronavirus called COVID19, which is classified by the World Health Organisation as a very High Risk, although the UK Chief Medical Officer currently classified the risk to the public as Moderate.
The Hyperpigmentation Clinic (THPC) has reviewed current guidance and identified key considerations for clients to reduce the risk of spread within our clinics.
A summary of travel advice from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) is available on their website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-advice-novel-coronavirus
Everyone is aware of the NHS guidance and the simple measures that can be implemented to help prevent the spread of viruses: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
The following have been implemented accordingly:
Additional measures that we have or are being implemented at our sites as follows:
It should be noted that the advice given in this document is based upon the current situation and best practice advice provided by UK government as updated 10 March 2020.
Global advice can also be found on the World Health Organisation website: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
We will continue to support and update employees and clients of any developments.