As more people begin to turn to work and come off the furlough system, advice has been released if having to car share.
Nottinghamshire County Council has released a list of do's and don'ts when travelling with someone else to work in the same vehicle.
It comes as public health experts are now calling on people to 'play their part' to stop a spike in cases, which they warn could impact jobs, schools and the general population.
The health bosses for the city and county are aware of local cases where the spread of coronavirus has occurred after "large numbers of people" have been "mixing together from more than two households."
Concerns have also been raised about car sharing, with drivers offering lifts to multiple people and not taking precautions such as keeping windows down and wearing face coverings.
In a joint briefing on Wednesday, August 5, it was confirmed Covid-19 is now on the increase and figures are no longer falling. If measures are not taken right away, there are concerns schools will not be able to reopen.
The county council added that coronavirus spreads faster in enclosed spaces, including cars and other vehicles than it does outdoors.
Here is the authority's list of what to do and not to do if sharing a car to work.
DO:
Keep windows open
Clean the car between journeys - especially areas people may touch
Touch as few surfaces as possible
Keep to one person per row if possible
Consider cycling or walking instead
Consider a 'travel buddy' system
Face coverings are advised
DON'T:
Talk loudly, shout or sing
Face each other
Share with lots of different people on different days.
You should not travel at all if you:
- are experiencing any coronavirus symptoms
- are self-isolating as a result of coronavirus symptoms or sharing a household or support bubble with somebody with symptoms
- are clinically extremely vulnerable and live in an area where additional public health measures mean you have been advised to resume shielding
- have been advised by the NHS test and trace service that you should self-isolate
