Coronavirus support and advice for businesses in Scotland
Key steps for businesses to help stop the spread of COVID-19
The Scottish Government asks that all staff work from home whenever possible, and that businesses support their employees to do this.
Read Scottish Government guidance on safer working arrangements
The Scottish Government encourages everyone to take a lateral flow test (LFD) twice a week, even if you don’t have symptoms. This is especially important if you must go to work outside the home.
If you do have symptoms, book a PCR test right away.
Find out about free asymptomatic workplace testing for businesses and organisations in Scotland.
Remember the basics:
- make sure your workplace is well ventilated
- practice good hand hygiene
- observe social distancing
- wear face coverings in the workplace
Read more about precautionary measures you can take in the workplace to protect yourself and others.
Latest updates
- Businesses can use the Scottish Government's coronavirus compliance self-assessment tool to undertake regular self-assessment of the measures they have in place to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 in the workplace (28 December 2021)
- Eligible businesses that previously received support through the Scottish Wedding Industry Fund (SWIF) will receive a top-up payment and will be contacted week commencing 10 January 2022 (23 December 2021)
- Eligible hospitality businesses that previously received support through the Strategic Framework Business Fund (SFBF) will receive a top up payment and will be contacted directly by their local authority in January (23 December 2021)
- The Scottish Government has announced a Covid-19 Cancellation Fund for Creative Freelancers who have lost income following the cancellation of work in the period 27 November 2021 - 31 March 2022 (22 December 2021)
- The Scottish Government has announced further measures to slow the spread of the new Omicron variant starting from 26 December 2021 (22 December 2021)
- The Scottish Government has released guidance and eligibility criteria for hospitality businesses on the December and January Top Up (21 December 2021)
- The Scottish Government has updated their guidance for contact centres on how to operate safely during the pandemic (21 December 2021)
- Information on the December and January Top Up to support businesses affected by latest public health advice now available (17 December 2021)
- The Scottish Government has updated its guidance for the tourism and hospitality sector on how to operate safely during the pandemic (17 December 2021)
- The Scottish Government has updated its guidance for businesses and workplaces on how to reduce the risk of coronavirus (17 December 2021)
- Public, private and third-sector organisations with 10 or more staff can sign up for free asymptomatic workplace testing (15 December 2021)
- The Scottish Government has announced new measures to manage the increased risks of transmission associated with Omicron (14 December 2021)
- Series of webinars starting on 25 January 2022 to help young people across 3 key sectors support COVID-19 recovery (3 December 2021)
- Business Ventilation Fund to help businesses improve ventilation and reduce the risk of coronavirus is now open for applications (23 November 2021)
- Update to vaccine certification app - businesses should download new version (20 October 2021)
- Updated vaccine certification guidance for businesses available (12 October 2021)
- Vaccine certification scheme toolkit for businesses and event organisers available with guidance on using the COVID Check app (5 October 2021)
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