and keep pupils in class, but unions warn that if large numbers of teachers get sick or have to quarantine, some classes may have to be sent home for short periods of time. james reynolds, bbc news. robust contingency plans are being developed by government ministers, amid warnings that a quarter of public sector workers could soon be off work because of covid. rising case numbers have led to large numbers of employees self isolating, with absences particularly affecting the nhs and the transport industry. our business correspondent katie prescott has more details. cancelled trains, delayed deliveries, closed restaurants and shut up shops. staff shortages because of the spread of 0micron are a real worry in the new year as people go back to work after the christmas break. i think it makes sense to try to plan for such events. we know we have a very contagious variant in the uk and we know that lots of people are catching
a quarter of public sector workers could soon be off work because of covid. rising case numbers have led to large numbers of employees self isolating with absences particularly affecting the nhs and the transport industry. our business correspondent katie prescott has more details. cancelled trains, delayed deliveries, closed restaurants and shut up shops. staff shortages because of the spread of omicron are a real worry in the new year as people return to work after the christmas break. i think it makes sense to try to plan for such events. we know we have a very contagious variant in the uk and we know that many people are catching the virus and naturally there will be absences throughout all businesses, really, the biggest challenge will be on the supply
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