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BrotherBelly Mujinga, 47, director of the London Railways, died of Covid-19 after being spat upon by her guests.
Belly Mujinga was working with a colleague in the waiting room of Victoria Station, London, on March 22, when a passenger attacked, spat, and coughed them, claiming he had nCoV. The Paid Transportation Workers Association (TSSA) said today in a statement.
Belly and her colleagues then pleaded to continue working inside the building with a protective barrier between themselves and the passengers. However, management disagreed and sent them to work outside for the rest of the shift without PPE.
Belly Mujinga, who died of Covid-19 after spitting at Victoria Station, London, in March. Photo: Pennsylvania
Belly had a respiratory illness, underwent surgery, went to the hospital often, and had time off from work due to her health. Govia Thameslink Railroad (GTR) is well aware of Belly’s medical condition, but even after the incident, she continued to work until asked by her doctor on March 25.
Both Belly and her colleagues were positive for nCoV a few days later. On April 2, an ambulance took her to the hospital and she died on April 5, leaving her husband and 11-year-old daughter.
TSSA Secretary General Manuel Cortés criticized GTR for allowing an employee with a background illness like Belly to work on the front line and take the attack lightly. GTR said it is investigating the allegations but insists on the safety of passengers and staff.
British traffic police have also launched an investigation into the incident.
Belly’s story was revealed by TSSA when the British government encouraged some workers to return to work if they were unable to work at home, easing some restrictions imposed to prevent the spread of Covid-19. It is currently the fourth epidemic in the world and the country with the highest number of deaths in Europe, with almost 230,000 cases and almost 33,000 deaths.
TSSA says frontline personnel like Belly are not properly instructed or protected.
“Instead of talking about easing the blockade, the government must first ensure that adequate precautions and protections are taken so that more people do not lose their lives,” Cortés said. “The railway industry must seriously consider what tasks are essential and must apply protective measures to all employees and passengers.”
TSSA also called on the government to supplement compensation measures for front-line employees in the rail industry for working through this difficult time.
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