His so-called pingdemic was accused of being empty supermarket Because workers in the food industry are forced to self-isolate.
Several large supermarkets, including Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose, said they are facing problems because staff and delivery drivers are forced to quarantine after contact with the infected person. Coronavirus disease.
British Meat Processors Association warns United KingdomAs Covid-19-related absenteeism has exacerbated severe labor shortages, the US food supply chain is “on the verge of failure.”
It comes as airport All parts of the country are preparing for the busiest weekend of the year. According to reports, after most schools are disbanded, there will be more than 2,100 flights carrying as many as 393,000 passengers to major European destinations.
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A food company encourages employees to violate government recommendations on self-isolation
A food delivery company struggling with manpower shortages suggested that workers detected by the app follow the testing system and continue to work, which violated the government’s recommendations.
Bidfood CEO Andrew Selley told BBC Radio 4’s Today program: “We know that as part of the food supply chain, they are key workers, so if people are clearly positive or have been exposed through Test and Trace, Then they will have to isolate.
“If they are pinged, we will ask them to perform a PCR test. If the result is positive, then obviously they will be quarantined, but if the result is negative, we will ask them to return to work. We have a daily lateral flow test. Process, stay away from their workplace, if it’s negative, they can continue their work.”
He told the government that the recommendation is not the case. He said: “We think it is appropriate and safe. Ping is advisory. We conduct business in Covid-safe workplaces. In the supply chain of hospitals, nursing homes and prisons, we are absolutely Key workers, therefore, it is important for us to be able to continue to provide this kind of service to our customers.”
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