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<p>The health and safety of all staff and attendees at the Summit, and local residents
in Cornwall, is paramount. Government will take all necessary measures to ensure that
the G7 Summit is fully COVID-secure, and review them as appropriate.</p><p> </p><p>For
the Summit, the Government has implemented a comprehensive range of measures to mitigate
the risk of COVID-19 transmission. This includes keeping numbers attending to a minimum
and requiring all those travelling from abroad to provide a negative test pre-departure.
Everyone involved in the Summit, including police officers, will undergo regular testing.
Venues will be configured to enable social distancing, and face coverings and other
measures will also be in place.</p><p> </p><p>We recognise the importance of Personal
Protective Equipment for all of those on the frontline and continue to work with the
police to ensure officers receive the essential equipment they need in order to carry
out their jobs safely.</p><p> </p><p>Covid-19 vaccines are being delivered in line
with the guidance of the Joint Committee for Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).
This prioritises those who are most likely to suffer the most serious health outcomes
as a result of catching the virus, where age is assessed to be the most significant
factor. Police officers will continue to be vaccinated in line with the JCVI-guided
prioritisation, and many have received at least a first dose ahead of the G7 Summit.</p>
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