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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Emma Munbodh

Wilko U-turns after Mirror investigation finds 20,000 staff were told to work with Covid

Wilko has U-turned on its Covid policy after a Mirror investigation revealed staff were being told to return to work - even if they tested positive for the virus.

Over 20,000 employees were issued a memo stating they should go to work if they have Covid but are asymptomatic, leaving staff and the public concerned for their welfare.

However, Wilko last night issued a fresh response "holding their hands up" to the policy.

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