Coronavirus (Covid-19) Infection Survey, Northern Ireland: Weekly Report

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The Department of Health today published the next in the series of weekly results from its COVID-19 Infection Survey (CIS). The findings set out in this report relate to modelled positivity estimates for NI for the week up to the 15th January 2022. The aims of the CIS are to estimate how many people have the infection and the number of new cases that occur over a given time as well as estimating how many people have developed antibodies to COVID-19. The survey over time will help track the extent of infection and transmission of COVID-19 among people in the community population (those in private residences).

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Guide to the Covid-19 Vaccination and the Workplace

This week the LRA (Labour Relations Agency) published its new guide to support employees and employers with managing vaccination issues in the workplace.

The Practical Guide to the Covid-19 Vaccination and the Workplace developed by the LRA covers a range of issues which employers and employees may face relating to the Covid-19 vaccination and includes a policy template for employers wishing to have a framework in place for dealing with these.

As part of the guidance, the LRA have highlighted some ‘key takeaways’ which include:

Consider introducing a ‘COVID-19 vaccination in the workplace’ policy document.
Approach the issue of vaccination in a voluntary and encouraging way.
Be aware of the potential legal issues and risks that underpin the wording and implementation of a policy.
Always take into account fact sensitivities when applying a policy.
Strive to retain effective and harmonious employment relations regarding the implementation of a policy.
The guidance document is attached to this article and can be accessed on the LRA website via the link BELOW

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) regulations guidance May-June 2021

Coronavirus (COVID-19) regulations guidance: what the restrictions mean for you

Although many coronavirus restrictions have eased, some regulations remain in place to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Continue to protect yourself and others by following public health advice and find out the rules on what you can and cannot do below.

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Regulations

The current regulations will be reviewed on 10 June 2021.

The regulations are available on the Department of Health website:

Some of the restrictions are law through regulation, while others are guidance. 

Everyone is legally required to comply with the regulations.

 

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