EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order is made under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c. 47) (“the 2006 Act”). This Order provides for the activity of removal of saliva or mucus from the mouth or nose of an individual where that is done for the purpose of testing an individual for coronavirus, not to be treated as a regulated activity within the meaning of the 2006 Act. The provision made by Article 2(1) applies to specified individuals. This Order ceases to have effect at the end of 18 months from its coming into force.