If you are planning to fly from East Midlands Airport soon, a number of additional measures have been introduced to help reduce the risk of infection - and to keep you and our colleagues safe.

Airport officials know social distancing will not always be possible in an airport environment, but they are asking you to keep a safe distance between you and other people whenever possible.

The following other measures are in place to keep you safe:

• Face coverings must remain on when in the terminal. Airlines might not permit passengers to fly if a face covering is not being worn.

• Hands must be cleaned regularly using sanitising stations which have been installed throughout the airport.

• The airport is trialling the use of temperature screening technology which passengers will see on entry to the departure hall.

• An enhanced cleaning regime is in place throughout the airport.

• Protective screens have been installed at check-in desks, in security and at boarding gates to protect staff.

• Initially, many of the airport shops, restaurants and bars will be closed. Light refreshments will be available from a take-way facility.

If you are travelling soon, you can learn more about what to expect when you get to the airport on their Coronavirus advice page