The UK government has launched an employer referral portal allowing employers to refer essential workers for testing who are self-isolating either because they or member(s) of their household have Coronavirus symptoms. Take a look at the details and share with your members. Please note this is for England only – separate guidance has been issued in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Who can be tested?
The priority is on testing patients to inform their clinical diagnosis. In addition, testing is now being done for:
- essential workers with symptoms
- people who live with essential workers and have symptoms
This means essential workers can find out whether they have the virus, and can be helped to return to work if they test negative. Testing is most effective within 3 days of symptoms developing. See the full list of essential workers
