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Coronavirus in the UK: What jobs have the highest potential exposure to Covid-19?

With Nicola Sturgeon set to ease lockdown measures this week, many Scots will be wondering when they may be returning to work after weeks of working from home, or being furloughed to contain the coronavirus.
By Caitlyn Dewar
Published 27th May 2020, 12:30 BST

Statistics from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) have revealed the top jobs which have the highest potential to be exposed to the virus

The ONS obtained an estimate of exposure to disease in general for UK occupations and here are the 15 jobs which have the highest potential for exposure:

Care Escorts are the fifth most likely to be exposed to coronavirus infection according to the ONS.

5. Care Escorts

Care Escorts are the fifth most likely to be exposed to coronavirus infection according to the ONS. Photo: Andrew O'Brien

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Dental Practitioners are the sixth most likely to be exposed at work

6. Dental Practitioners

Dental Practitioners are the sixth most likely to be exposed at work Photo: Martin Rickett

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Medical Radiographers are the seventh most likely to be exposed to the virus at work according to the ONS

7. Medical Radiographers

Medical Radiographers are the seventh most likely to be exposed to the virus at work according to the ONS Photo: Liz Mockler

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Medical and dental technicians are the eight 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. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

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