[ad_1] The number of key workers and family members who test positive on Covid-19 has exceeded the number of sick people who test positive at hospitals. New figures showing 2,067 key workers tested positive for a new daily count prompted calls for more focus on how and why health and social workers were contracting coronaviruses … Read more
[ad_1] Dr. Hilary Jones criticized the ridiculous “social distancing” suggestions for workers and warned of a “second wave” amid the coronavirus pandemic. The 66-year-old television doctor appeared on Good Morning Britain today while discussing concerns about the safety of workplaces. Employers have been urged to stagger shift schedules, maximize work at home, and stop hot … Read more
[ad_1] 3 KEELINGS has found that only 78 Irish workers are eligible for seasonal job vacancies after their call to local employees. The Dublin fruit company announced the job vacancies after controversy erupted when strawberry images traveled from Bulgaria despite Covid-19’s blockade measures. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news and updates … Read more
[ad_1] Keelings found only 78 duly eligible workers out of the nearly 500 who responded to his call for local employees. The Dublin fruit company announced job offers following a controversy over the use of Bulgarian workers. They said they employ about 900 temporary workers to harvest during the April-October season. Keelings has received more … Read more
[ad_1] A third flight with two million face masks and 32,000 surgical gowns for Irish healthcare workers, purchased by rock band U2, landed at Dublin airport from China on Sunday morning. The shipment is the latest in a series of shipments paid for by Dublin musicians from a donation of € 10 million, from Chinese … Read more
[ad_1] Two meat processing plants have been temporarily closed after some of their workers tested positive for coronavirus. Several staff members at a meat plant in Roscrea, Co Tipperary, tested positive for Covid-19. Rosderra Meats says everyone is self-isolating and the rest of the staff has been tested. Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley told Dáil … Read more
[ad_1] SSince the Covid-19 crisis erupted, universities have provided equipment, research expertise, training, and, by releasing our students from health care in the early workforce, including NHS workers. Universities have supported the national effort, but now need a funding boost to help rebuild Britain through robust public services. This crisis has highlighted our vital public … Read more
[ad_1] From carriers to doctors, it is confirmed that at least 65 NHS workers died during the coronavirus pandemic. The Health Department identified 43 NHS workers in England who died after hiring Covid-19. However, this is only a partial picture, with the true whole thought of being significantly older, as local NHS trustees and loved … Read more
[ad_1] Ryanair and Dublin Airport have responded to concerns raised about a flight chartered by a North Dublin fruit company to bring strawberry pickers to the country from Bulgaria. Flight FR6015 arrived at Dublin Airport from Sofia on Monday April 13 and was chartered by Keelings Fruits. Details of the flight that brought dozens of … Read more
[ad_1] Two health workers who died after testing positive for coronavirus have been remembered as “heroes.” Jim Kenny, 49, of Ballyragget, Co Kilkenny died at his home Tuesday after working on the front line as a care assistant. His colleague Catherine Hickey, 51, from the city of Kilkenny, died less than 24 hours later at … Read more