Written question WQ84499

The Welsh Government has made it a legal requirement for people responsible for premises open to the public and people responsible for work undertaken at premises, to take reasonable measures to minimise the risk of exposure to coronavirus on the premises, and to minimise the risk of spread of coronavirus by those who have been on the premises. Reasonable measures include ensuring adequate levels of ventilation are maintained.

The Welsh Government has produced guidance to support businesses and organisations to comply with the requirement to take reasonable measures to minimise the risk of coronavirus. This guidance links to the substantial body of evidence-based practical guidance for managing and improving ventilation and indoor air quality, including guidance produced by Public Health Wales and the Health and Safety Executive.

A range of funds have been made available to support businesses and other sectors to allow them to effectively respond to the pandemic. To give a specific example, the Welsh Government has provided over £95m funding to local authorities to support schools in improving ventilation, where this is required.