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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