EastEnders | Director sacked after workplace COVID-19 scandal

The importance of health and safety in the workplace has been highlighted throughout the coronavirus crisis and has been a top priority for both employers and employees. 

Despite this, it has been claimed that the director of a British TV soap opera breached COVID-19 rules and was reportedly sacked from his role as a result. 

The Sun reported that Joe Nugent, a First Assistant Director at EastEnders, was relieved of his duties after spending two days on the set while waiting for the results of a COVID-19 test which later came back positive.

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