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Healthcare unions opposing the HSE’s plan on new close contact rules

Unions opposing HSE healthcare worker exemptions

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07.35 19 Nov 2021


Healthcare unions opposing the HSE’s plan on new close contact rules


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07.35 19 Nov 2021


Healthcare workers must not be exempt from the new five-day self-isolation rule should a member of their household become infected with COVID-19.    That’s according to the National Joint Council group of healthcare unions, who have written to the HSE opposing this plan.  Joining Shane this morning was Kevin Figgis, SIPTU Health Divisional Organiser.

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