MWT Cymru Newsletter
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Rule of 6 & Face Covering Update
Unfortunately due to the increase in cases across Wales there is new legislation coming into play on Monday (14th September)

This will include no more than 6 people being able to meet indoors (excluding children under the age of 11) The rule of '4 bubbling households' will remain - This means that only 6 people from their exclusive extended/bubbling households will be able to meet indoors at any one time - This includes in pubs/restaurants and self catering properties.

Outdoor remains at 30 as long as social distancing is adhered to.

We expect this to will have an impact on group bookings, restaurants, bars etc.We would advise that if you are concerned over guest numbers that you contact them as soon as possible to advise them of these changes.

The other big change is that face coverings will also be mandatory from Monday in shops and indoor public places excluding pubs & restaurants

We're still seeking clarification on the detail, but we're expecting the guidance to go live very soon.

If you haven't already please make sure you join our closed Facebook group so we can get updated information out to you as quickly as possible www.facebook.com/groups/mwtcymru

If you have any specific questions please contact Zoe on 01654 702653 and we hope to be able to answer your queries, if we're unable, as always we will attempt to seek clarification on your behalf.
Contact Tracing App Launch
A new contact tracing app is set to be launched in England and Wales on the 24th September. The app should allow people to scan QR codes to register their visit to hospitality venues and will implement Apple & Google method of detecting other smartphones.

Once we know how you can acquire your QR code we'll let you know.
Visitors from areas with higher incidence of coronavirus
There is Welsh Government guidance available on taking all reasonable measures to minimise risk to exposure of Coronavirus and this includes detail relating to visitors to accommodation and other businesses.

Premises that are in a position to do so may wish to consider their approach to accepting guests from areas/regions where incidence is higher. Many types of premises, such as hotels and other accommodation providers, will have discretion to refuse admission to people, and are likely to have advance information on the home address of upcoming visitors.

Any legal obligations with regard to individuals residing in areas of higher incidence will be on those individuals. For example, where restrictions on making overnight stays are placed into law for residents within a certain area, it will be those residents who will be responsible for abiding by the law. There will be no legal obligation for accommodation providers outside an area where travel restrictions are in place to check whether guests are resident within that area, or to enforce the law by turning people from that area away. They should not, however, knowingly accommodate people who are acting in breach of the law.

We encourage all accommodation providers to consider their approach towards guests who may come from areas experiencing lockdown restrictions or other areas of high incidence. Accommodation providers may wish to communicate to all customers with existing bookings, reminding them of the law and giving them a chance to cancel or postpone their bookings.

All managers of premises are recommended to consider what their approach will be. It is also recommended that the approach allows individuals a right to discuss their particular circumstances before a final decision is taken to refuse admission.
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