Swine Flu

JUL

24^th

Posted by: Sue Busfield

The Department of Health is considering increasing the sickness self certifying time for staff from 7 to 14 days in a bid to help contain Swine Flu. This will take away the need for staff with flu symptoms to attend at a doctor's surgery to obtain a Doctor's Certificate, and hence decrease the opportunity for the disease to spread within Doctor's surgeries.

If these measures do come in they will be emergency measures and hence there will be no consultation with employers.

Companies need to adopt good practices in relation to hygiene management. The Department of Health has further information.

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