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<p>The Government is clear that we will support people in work during the COVID-19
outbreak. We are regularly engaging with industry stakeholders, including the British
Retail Consortium, to ensure they are well prepared and that their operations remain
in line with the latest health guidance.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is working with
the manufacturing sector to ensure additional personal protective equipment (PPE)
can be provided to frontline workers as quickly as possible to ensure their safety.
While PPE supplies are currently being prioritised for health and social care workers,
we are working to ensure additional requirements for PPE and consumables can continue
to be sourced through normal distributors.</p>
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