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Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing now available to council workers

Published on: 04 May 2020

Published by LNB News

LNB News 04/05/2020

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Issue Date: 04 May 2020

Published Date: 04 May 2020

Jurisdiction(s): England

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The Local Government Secretary, Robert Jenrick, has written to all councils in England, thanking them for their work in the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19). The letter also served as a reminder that eligibility for testing has expanded to include council workers and members of their household. Those whose tests come back negative will be able to return to work.

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