Coronavirus (COVID-19) Latest News

karlmontgomery • March 19, 2020

Last updated on Friday 26th March, 9.15am

Recruit Mint is continuing to monitor official government guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19) which is constantly being updated and adapted to keep up with developments in this global issue.

Currently we are still business as usual and will remain the same until we are no longer able to. We understand this is an uncertain time for all with the possibility of loss of hours or even redundancy very much a possibility. At this moment in time we have multiple immediate start opportunities available, if you need to find work you can find these opportunities here.

If you’re self-isolating because of Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency legislation was brought forward. You’ll be able to get SSP from the first day you’re self-isolating and cannot work. This began from 13th March. If you’re not sure where you stand with statutory sick pay, you can find out everything you need via the link below.

As a business, we recognise that there will be some concerns about how this issue could affect our workforce and services. Until we receive further notice, we would encourage all candidates and clients to visit the following websites for advice and information that is being updated regularly.

UK Government launches a WhatsApp ‘coronavirus chatbot’ to give millions of Britons easy access to information on the ongoing pandemic
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-8152439/WhatsApp-service-provide-answers-coronavirus-questions.html?ito=email_share_article-masthead

Coronavirus: UK government unveils aid for self-employed
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52053914

Coronavirus: UK brings in strict curbs on life to fight virus
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52014472

UK Government Announce Key Worker List
https://www.recruitmint.com/key-worker-list/

Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice from the NHS
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

Coronavirus Useful information for employers and employees about the Coronavirus
https://www.britsafe.org/about-us/useful-information-for-employers-and-employees-about-the-coronavirus/

Coronavirus Coronavirus UK guidance on social distancing, staying at home, travel and the NHS from the UK government
https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response

Coronavirus Coronavirus (COVID-19) action plan for the UK
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-action-plan

Coronavirus Latest total UK cases COVID-19 update from Public Health England
https://www.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/f94c3c90da5b4e9f9a0b19484dd4bb14

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