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Concerns over contact tracing for cross-border workers

written by Staff Writer September 18, 2020
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Sinn Féin Seanad Health spokesperson, Senator Elisha McCallion, has raised concerns for cross-border workers over a lack of communication between the HSE and the HSC in terms of contact tracing when cross-border workers test positive for Covid-19.

Senator McCallion is calling for clarity on the issue from Health Minister Stephen Donnelly.

Senator McCallion said: “It has come to my attention that protocols for cross-border workers who test positive for Covid-19, and their employers, have not been communicated clearly on both sides of the border.

“Employers have found that when they contact the relevant agency for information on how to proceed with contact tracing for an employee who lives in the South but works in the North, they haven’t received a satisfactory response.”

Senator Elisha McCallion

“It is vital that employees and employers are made aware of the exact protocols that should be followed in this situation, so I have written to the Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly asking for the protocols to be made clear and communicated accordingly. I have also highlighted this issue with my colleague Colm Gildernew, who will be pursuing the issue with the Health Minister in the North.

“As we all know, this virus does not recognise borders, therefore our strategy must be the suppression of the virus in the workplace on an all-island basis.

“Many people cross the border for work every single day, so the only way for us to be able to live with the virus is if we deliver a testing and tracing system on an all-island basis that is fit for purpose.

“Testing, contact tracing and so forth must be carried out seamlessly through fully cooperative efforts.”

Concerns over contact tracing for cross-border workers was last modified: September 18th, 2020 by Staff Writer
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