Ms Jenny De Saulles:

There is no requirement for bed and breakfast accommodation, guest houses or hotels to take rooms out of stock after they have been used. The operational guidelines we have developed are very detailed. After thorough cleaning has been done, it is fine for the rooms to be let again.

On the question of whether a business can be sued, it is really a legal question so it may not be appropriate for me to answer it. We have, however, sought clarity on it. The key point is for businesses to minimise the risk. It is really about applying the operational guidelines developed and ensuring the risk of contamination to any guest or employee is minimised.