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A railroad ticket clerk died of coronavirus after being spat on while on duty.
Belly Mujinga, 47, was on the esplanade of Victoria Station in southwest London in March, when a member of the public who said she had Covid-19 spat and coughed at her and a colleague. Within a few days of the assault, both women fell ill with the virus.
Mujinga, who had underlying respiratory problems, was admitted to Barnet hospital and put on a respirator, but died on April 5, the TSSA union said.
The union has reported the incident to the Railways Inspectorate, the security arm of the Roads and Railways Office, for investigation and is receiving legal advice on the situation.
TSSA Secretary General Manuel Cortés said: “We are shocked and devastated by Belly’s death. She is one of too many front-line workers who have lost their lives to the coronavirus.
“Health Secretary Matt Hancock recently announced that £ 60,000 would be paid to survivors of health and healthcare workers who died as a result of the pandemic. Our view is that this compensation should extend to the families of all frontline workers who perish trying to keep our country and services vital.
“Sadly, Belly’s is just one of many family tragedies in which their children have been taken from their parents.” However, there are serious questions about his death; It was not inevitable.
“As a vulnerable person in the” at risk “category, and his condition known to his employer, there are questions as to why he did not withdraw from front-line duties early in this pandemic.
“Instead of talking about easing the blockade, the government must first ensure that adequate precautions and protections have been taken so that no more lives are lost.
“Anyone who is vulnerable should stay home, and home work should be the default whenever possible. Our railway industry must have a very serious vision of the tasks that are considered “essential” and must establish protections for all our members and our passengers “.
British transport police have launched an investigation into the incident. It said: “Consultations are ongoing and anyone with information should contact BTP by sending a text message to 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 and quoting reference 359 from 11/05/20”.
