Reports of people going to work with positive Covid-19 test in the North

Covid-19 tests are now commonplace (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Reports have been heard by the chief executive of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) of incidents involving employees turning up to work despite a positive Covid-19 test or with symptoms of the virus.

Robert Kidd said he has also heard anecdotal reports of staff feeling pressured to come into work despite believing they could work from home or be furloughed.