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'Pandemic' compensation for Public Health Unit being 'addressed'- MoH&SD - said issue currently being addressed by relevant stakeholders

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Staff of the Public Health Unit (PHU) have been assured that the issue of compensation for works done during the COVID-19 pandemic is being addressed.

This assurance was made by the Ministry of Health and Social Development (MoH&SD) in a statement on Friday, March 4, 2022.

According to the Ministery, it has been made aware of information publicly circulating regarding concerns raised by the Public Health Unit and noted that it has already addressed several of the concerns expressed.

Compensation assured

“For example, compensation for works done during the COVID-19 pandemic, which is currently being addressed in consultation with key agencies including Deputy Governor's Office, Human Resources Department and the Ministry of Finance.”

It also said discussions are ongoing regarding having relevant members of the Public Health team designated as risk officers. 

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