Coronavirus Update | 24 April 2020

Hello, this is the ECA coronavirus update for Friday, 24^th of April.

Starting today, those classified as essential workers in England can book a coronavirus test on the government’s website if they have symptoms. People living with essential workers can also book a test. 

The government has said it will help essential workers who are self-isolating to return to work if they test negative.

ECA has updated its Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance. The latest guide covers how grant claims are calculated, and the claims process.

ECA is continuing to provide advice and assistance to Members on key questions of CJRS eligibility, and which payments to include in their claims. Go to www.eca.co.uk/coronavirus for more.

The Construction Leadership Council Coronavirus Task Force is looking at the practical impact of the Procurement Policy Note titled ‘Supplier Relief due to Covid-19’.

The document asks all public sector clients to review their supply chain, support supplier cash flow, and cascade payment down the supply chain.

Visit www.eca.co.uk for more.

ECA’s eRAMS risk assessment and method statement software - which is free to ECA Members - now incorporates general and ‘closer proximity’ site preventative measures, for use during the coronavirus emergency. Visit www.eca.co.uk/erams for more.

For more detail on today’s updates, visit ECA’s dedicated coronavirus website, at www.eca.co.uk/coronavirus.

For daily industry updates, in-depth features, recordings of previous webinars, and more, visit www.ecatoday.co.uk.