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<p>Public hygiene is of the utmost importance, especially during the coronavirus pandemic,
and enabling access to toilets safely is vital.</p><p>Government has made clear through
COVID-19 guidance that public toilets, portable toilets and toilets inside premises
should be kept open and carefully managed to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19.</p><p>The
guidance outlines measures such as signs to promote good hygiene, providing suitable
handwashing and hand drying facilities, and increasing frequency of cleaning facilities.</p><p>The
Environment Minister and I recently wrote to local authorities with details on the
guidance for reopening public toilets.</p><p> </p>
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