Winter plan for Covid urgently needed, says UNISON

Commenting on the rise in Covid cases announced today (Friday), UNISON assistant general secretary Jon Richards said:
“Winter is coming and the virus is staging a comeback. Yet the government doesn’t appear to have a plan.
“Unless urgent action is taken, cases will surge and schools, hospitals, care homes and other key public services will be without the staff they need to function.
“Bringing back free testing is a must so people don’t unwittingly take the vir