Source · Select Committees · Health and Social Care Committee
Recommendation 13
13
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We accept the advice we have received from many eminent scientists that there is a...
Conclusion
We accept the advice we have received from many eminent scientists that there is a significant risk that not testing NHS staff routinely could lead to higher levels of nosocomial infections in any second spike. We therefore urge the Government to set out clearly why it is yet to implement weekly testing of all NHS staff.
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Government Response
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HM Government
Not Addressed
The Government recognises the concerns of the Committee and eminent scientists who advise that not testing NHS staff routinely could lead to higher levels of nosocomial infections in any second spike. Routine asymptomatic testing is an important component of the measures to protect NHS staff, patients and visitors from COVID-19 infection.