Covid-19 support for farms
If you have a positive case within your workforce, any questions on latest guidance, or require further support please contact our Outbreak Control Hub on 01432 383799 or email outbreakcontrolhub@herefordshire.gov.uk
We know how challenging the last few months have been for Herefordshire farms. This is an exceptionally difficult year for you, your business, your employees, your customers and indeed your family. Whilst the future remains uncertain, we aim to do everything we can to ensure that the economic and social conditions for recovery are as strong as possible.
Where there are local outbreaks of Covid-19, we must act promptly and effectively to contain them – or the infection may spread again, putting lives at risk. If those outbreaks involve large numbers of people, it may be necessary to close down buildings or wider locations in order to halt the spread of the infection.
We have set up an Outbreak Control Group - a multi-disciplinary team, comprising experienced Public Health, Health, Social Care and Environmental Health professionals. This team will work to prevent infection, contain outbreaks and implement protective measures.
It is really important to emphasise that particular measures will only be taken where it is absolutely necessary to do so - and we will need your full support when these situations occur.
Resources for farms and farmworkers
- Herefordshire Council's letter to local farms about Covid-19 Prevention Pack
- Herefordshire Farms webinar
- AHDB Code of Practice to avoid the spread of coronavirus
- Covid-19 early outbreak management - construction and other outdoor work
- Covid-19 face covering advice for Farms on our YouTube channel in English, Romanian, Russian and Bulgarian
- Covid-19 handwashing advice on Leeds Council Youtube channel in Polish
- Covid-19 handwashing advice on Leeds Council Youtube channel in Romanian
Download the Farm Preventative Pack including posters in various languages