The CII's advice on COVID-19 and attending local events

The current CII approach is not to routinely cancel or postpone events. However, we have encouraged all stakeholders to take reasonable and pragmatic precautions against the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

The CII is currently taking the following steps to reduce risk at events:

• Where joining instructions/agendas/reminders etc. are being sent out in advance of events, we recommend all attendees are reminded of the public health advice. The Government has updated it’s advice for travellers returning from various countries and you can find full details (updated daily) here. You can also find some important information about the virus here.
• Physical greetings (eg shaking hands) should be discouraged
• Where refreshments are being served, hygiene standards should be carefully observed to minimise physical contact with food
• Masks are not required or encouraged as current guidelines state they should only be worn by symptomatic individuals on the recommendation of a healthcare professional.

The CII has a dedicated working group who are monitoring the situation on an ongoing basis. The guidance above may change at short notice and any changes will be communicated to you at the earliest opportunity.