‘Critical workers’ who are asymptomatic no longer required to self-isolate if job is essential for growing, manufacturing or transporting food
The NSW government said workers in the agriculture, food logistics, transport and manufacturing sectors who had been furloughed as close contacts would be permitted to leave isolation if their employer determined their absence posed “a high risk of disruption to the delivery of critical services or activities”.
“The exemption from the isolation rules for close contacts also applies to emergency services workers who are necessary for the delivery of critical services and who cannot work from home,” NSWAustralia’s deputy chief medical officer, Prof Michael Kidd, said chief medical officers from the states and territories were meeting to discuss furlough requirements – a sign the rules could soon change Australia-wide.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
NSW daily COVID-19 cases surge past 45,000 as nine deaths recordedFrom today, no singing or dancing will be allowed at hospitality venues, except for performers at weddings. 9News
Read more »
NSW daily COVID-19 cases surge past 45,000 as nine deaths recordedRestrictions are returning to New South Wales today as COVID-19 cases continue to hit record highs.
Read more »
COVID-19 hospitalisations jump as Victoria posts 44,155 new cases, NSW has 30,062The Australian Medical Association says the nation's healthcare system needs extra support as COVID-19 cases surge towards a peak that is still weeks away.
Read more »
NSW records 30,062 new COVID-19 casesNSW has recorded 30,062 new COVID-19 infections today. 16 more people have died with the virus.
Read more »
NSW COVID cases drop significantly as state records 16 new deathsNew South Wales’ daily COVID-19 infections have dropped significantly to 30,062 new cases on Sunday, while the state recorded 16 additional deaths.
Read more »