College issues local lockdown guidance

The College of Optometrists has released advice on how to prepare for local lockdowns. Citing the possibility that it may not be able to respond quickly in case of a sudden local lockdown, the College stated that practitioners should refer to its pre-existing Covid-19 pandemic guidance table.

The table includes guidance for different stages of the pandemic, stating that these ‘may fluctuate between states on a national or local level’. Its red column contains appropriate guidelines for a local lockdown, explained the College.

The College highlighted that its members should follow existing guidance and confirm news of any local lockdown with a trusted source, such as a local council.