Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department is taking steps to help protect employees from covid-19 infection in the workplace.

In April 2022, the Government published guidance for the public and for employers reducing the risk of catching and spreading respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19, reducing the risk to others and guidance for those with symptoms of a respiratory illness. The guidance for employers sets out principles for reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the workplace, including COVID-19. There is also specific guidance for high risk settings, such as adult social care and prisons.