Dr. Colm Henry:

As the Deputy may know, there is already daily screening of healthcare workers as they enter nursing home facilities in recognition of the particular risk in those facilities. Our own occupational health lead, Dr. Lynda Sisson, has provided guidance for healthcare workers and reminded them of their obligation throughout. That is a message sent out repeatedly and, most recently last Friday, of their need to be alert for the symptoms of Covid and to isolate themselves as quickly as possible.

In terms of obligatory screening, as yet there is no obligatory temperature taking of staff entering acute hospitals facilities. Such a measure is under consideration as it happens in nursing homes and residential care already.