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Coronavirus: letter to the agricultural sector on workplace testing
Letter from the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Farming, Fisheries and Food to the agricultural sector in England about free coronavirus tests for permanent and seasonal workers.
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The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Farming, Fisheries and Food, Victoria Prentis MP encourages agricultural employers to regularly test their staff for coronavirus. They should also be aware of new bespoke testing and quarantine rules for seasonal workers and to register for free testing kits provided by the government.
These tests are for staff who cannot currently work from home. Only businesses registered in England who register their interest by 12 April can apply for free test kits through the programme.