England’s Covid-19 guidelines a dangerous shambles, say unions
Calls grow for masks to remain compulsory
THE government’s back-to-work coronavirus guidelines were branded a dangerous shambles today.
Unions and employers rounded on ministers for sending out mixed messages on easing restrictions that would result in workers being exposed to greater danger and see a huge rise in Covid-19 infections.
Shopworkers’ union Usdaw described the guidance, which replaces legally binding measures from Monday, as “a real mess” that would create confusion and put workers at risk.
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