This page has been designed to provide up-to-date information, guidance and advice with regards to Coronavirus (COVID-19). It will be updated regularly. Regularly updated resources from Shropshire Council are also available here. 

General guidance

The Government's dedicated coronavirus pages provide the latest information and guidance and are available here. 

FAQs

You can access the answers to frequently asked questions here. 

International travel advice

The Foreign and Commonwealth issued global advice against "all but essential" travel, but some countries are exempt from this advice. These include British Overseas Territories and many countries in Europe. The full list of exempted countries is available here. Note that Spain has been removed from the exempted list as of 26th July. Further guidance on travel corridors is available here. 

Eat Out to Help Out scheme registration 

Restaurants, bars, cafes and other establishments which serve food for on-premises consumption can now sign up to the Eat Out to Help Out scheme, which is aimed at protecting jobs in the hospitality industry and encouraging people to safely return to dining out.

Customers do not need a voucher as participating establishments will just remove the discount from their bill. Businesses reclaim the discounted amount through an online service, supported by HMRC. Claims can be made on a weekly basis and will be paid into bank accounts within five working days. Eligible businesses can register online here.