Moray council house tenants and contractors urged to follow latest Covid-19 guidance

COUNCIL house tenants in Moray are being encouraged to comply with the latest Scottish Government Covid-19 guidance whilst contractors are working in their property.

Moray Council is asking its workers to perform a lateral flow test before entering tenants' homes to undertake emergency repairs.

Guidance also recommends that tenants should take a lateral flow test on the day, prior to a contractor visiting their home.

If anyone in the property is self-isolating, council contractors will not enter unless the work required is essential or an emergency.

The council says its teams will continue to wear face coverings at all times. Tenants are encouraged to wear one when engaging with contractors.

It advises that homes should be well ventilated and its contractors will keep a reasonable distance from people within the household.

The council's head of housing and property, Edward Thomas, said: "The safety of both our tenants and colleagues is of paramount importance and compliance with the latest guidance will bring additional peace of mind to everyone.

"Following the guidance will limit the risk to both our teams and those living in the property where the work is taking place.

"We will continue to follow the guidance set out by the Scottish Government to ensure that repairs can be carried out in a timely and safe manner."

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