As coronavirus has spread in the UK, many workers have been told to work from home, some have been furloughed, and others have begun using personal protective equipment (PPE) to try to contain and prevent the spread of the infection. The ONS obtained an estimate of exposure to disease (generally) for UK occupations. Here are the results:
5. Care escorts
Care escorts are the fifth most likely job to be exposed to coronavirus infection according to the ONS.
6. Dental practitioners
Dental practitioners are the sixth most likely to be exposed to coronavirus infection according to the ONS.
7. Medical radiographers
Medical radiographers are the seventh most likely job to be exposed to coronavirus according to the ONS.
8. Medical and dental technicians
Medical and dental technicians are the eight most likely job to be exposed to coronavirus according to the ONS.