Vaccinated healthcare workers may continue to work if deemed a close Covid contact – Hiqa

Current HSE policy states that healthcare workers identified as close contacts must restrict their movement. File picture.

Healthcare workers who are vaccinated against Covid-19 may be exempted from restricting their movements and continue to work if they are deemed a close contact of a confirmed case.

The Health Information and Quality Authority (Hiqa) has advised that an exemption may be considered for healthcare staff that have completed their vaccination schedules in the previous two months and where staff are essential to maintaining critical services.