Hospital Cleaners Being Left Behind?

The Bigger Picture · The Daily Digest · 3 Apr 2020 · 22 mins listen

Last week, it was reported that cleaners in the Teluk Intan Hospital were not allowed to get tested for Covid-19 by their supervisors, despite other healthcare personnel at the Hospital having tested positive for the virus. The Health DG stepped in to ensure the cleaners were tested after the matter was highlighted in the press, but why the initial refusal? We explore.

Produced by:

Juliet Jacobs

Presented by:

Juliet Jacobs,Tee Shiao Eek

Categories:

Health Policy,Diseases and Conditions,Mental Health,Healthy Living,Fitness,Science,Medical Innovation and Technology,Social Issues

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The Bigger Picture, The Daily Digest, Covid-19, Cleaners, Hospital, Coronavirus

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