Covid: Food industry calls for isolation rules exemption
Industry bodies have reacted with dismay at the government's plan for firms to apply for staff to be exempt from coronavirus self-isolation rules.
The number of exceptions outside of the NHS is expected to be relatively small, and not reach the high tens of thousands.The prime minister's official spokesman said: "A number of those exemptions are in process of being granted or have been granted."Firms have warned of increasing staff shortages caused by people being forced to self-isolate by the NHS Covid app.Business lobby group the CBI has warned that the problem could hamper the economic recovery.
"It's too confusing. The criteria isn't clear and it risks being both unfair and devastating to an already creaking supply chain."Ms Dee, of the airport operators association, said the government "must reconsider and exempt categories of workers", such as airport security staff and air traffic controllers from the requirement to self-isolate.
The government has faced criticism of the impact of self-isolation on industry, with several businesses having their operations disrupted due to staff absences. Jon Chaplin, director of external affairs, said the company was working with the UK Major Ports Group trade association to lobby for the industry to join the test and release pilot scheme, "so those currently isolating can return to work earlier".by the NHS Covid-19 app.
"It's not a blanket exemption and my understanding is we're not going to be producing a list covering individual sectors," he said.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Coronavirus: NI businesses hit by app 'pingdemic'Businesses call for changes to the StopCovidNI app as they lose trade due to self-isolation rules.
Leer más »
All students, staff should wear face masks at school, pediatric group says. Here’s whyThe American Academy of Pediatrics recommends “universal masking” during the '21-'22 school year. Students over 2 and staff should wear masks regardless of vax status as “a significant portion of the student population is not yet eligible for vaccines”
Leer más »
Tokyo Olympics ready to start, but Covid overshadows the world's greatest sports spectacleAfter a one-year delay, weeks of bad headlines, and public backlash in Japan, the world's most significant sporting event is set to open Friday.
Leer más »
Piers Morgan reacts to Prince Harry's memoir news: 'You've got to be f***ing joking'Prince Harry is writing a memoir after past royal biographies told of palace snobbery and bitter rivalries—but the stage is already set for a backlash.
Leer más »
Opinion | An Immigration Reboot for BidenFrom WSJopinion: Biden needs an immigration reboot as migration continues to surge and a judge finds DACA illegal, writes The Editorial Board
Leer más »
Dutch Music Festival Linked to Over 1,000 New COVID-19 InfectionsCity officials are being blamed for the lax testing rules that led to the outbreak.
Leer más »