Coronavirus
No breathalysers to test for virus please, says Cosatu union
Union says the risk of getting infected through a breathalyser is high as the virus is concentrated in one place
10 March 2020 - 19:51
A Cosatu union has called on employers to stop using breathalysers in an effort aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus in SA, where seven cases have been confirmed.
The Chemical, Energy, Paper, Printing, Wood and Allied Workers' Union (Ceppwawu) said stopping the use of breathalysers would “protect all employees” from the spread of Covid-19, which has disrupted global trade and hammered financial markets...
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