Retail workers are calling for further tightening of epidemiological control rules, as risk factors in daily mass consumption have skyrocketed with the spread of the national infection, said Csaba Bubenkó, president of the Independent Trade Union of Commercial Workers.

Coronavirus: the second wave

Half a year after the spring outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, the second wave of the pandemic has arrived. The radical increase in the number of infected is forcing more and more countries to re-impose restrictions, despite the fact that the world economy has not even recovered from the effects of the spring outbreak. According to the signs, the second wave also reached Hungary. Follow our news!

Stakeholders say the current situation is critical in the current epidemic, which has already surpassed the highest number of cases in the first wave. Workers who come into direct contact with customers multiple times or continuously in shift, in addition to the above measures, feel more secure, as do customers, Bubenko said, adding that this time the flu season heightens concerns.

The risk of coronavirus infection continues to increase in some age groups, and this should not be forgotten. Some still tend to take lightly that the virus is much more prevalent in all public places, including the home, compared to spring. Although it has been observed for weeks that older people prefer to dedicate their morning hours to quiet and crowded shopping, for example, the fall school break that started on Friday can revert to consumption habits, to which the server responds with sensitivity in times so changing. . He mentioned that children who stay at home will be able to go shopping with their parents without other supervision, so the mask is already mandatory for those over six years of age.

According to the union president, in places that draw crowds, such as everyday shopping, another measure against deteriorating viral conditions can be considered. Supply chain actors working in checkouts, customer service, behind the counter, between shelves or even in warehouses, logistics bases, delivery vehicles, and online service are huge contributors during the epidemic. It is important that customers do not experience any disruption as the situation worsens, said Csaba Bubenkó, who said those involved had already tried it, but it could already be seen that they would be even more necessary during the holiday shopping season at the end of the month. year. Although many of them have already chased, their vacations are over and it is constant pressure for them to be in a mask all day, the chances of them getting sick are higher, writes Magyar Nemzet.



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