Boris Johnson demands 'robust contingency plans' to deal with 300k NHS staff absences
cutting the isolation period from ten to seven days
— with two negative tests — has helped, as has daily contact testing to prevent the need for isolation. Mr Barclay said: “As people return to work following the Christmas break, the high transmissibility levels of Omicron mean business and public services will face disruption in the coming weeks, particularly from higher than normal staff absence.period to prepare where possible for this — with all departments liaising closely with public and private sector leaders who are best placed to operationally manage their workforces.
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