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Phil Norris & Aaron Morris

Wilko boss sorry after 'work if you have Covid-19' memo leaked on social media

High street retailer Wilko has issued a statement of apology, after reports emerged online yesterday that staff should continue to come into work regardless of their Covid-19 infection stance.

The high street has in-turn retailer said it got it 'wrong' and blamed a 'miscommunication' for the widespread upset caused. A leaked memo appeared on social media yesterday stating that shop and warehouse staff should continue with their normal work duties if they were symptom-less - Wales Online reports.

As a result of the leaked information, CEO of Wilko Jerome Saint-Marc released a statement.

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