Relaxation of time periods due to coronavirus exception2A

1

Where the coronavirus exception applies, any requirement in any of the regulations specified in paragraph (3) for action to be taken within a specified period of time or by a certain day is to be read instead as a requirement for such action to be taken as soon as reasonably practicable.

2

The coronavirus exception applies where it is not reasonably practicable for a person to meet a requirement referred to in paragraph (1) for a reason relating to the incidence or transmission of coronavirus.

3

The following regulations are specified for the purposes of paragraphs (1) and (2)—

a

regulation 6(3) and (6) (responding to health care recommendations); and

b

regulation 7(1) and (4) (responding to social care recommendations).