r/science • u/eastbayted • 2d ago

Health Sick food service workers remain top driver of viral foodborne outbreaks in US

https://www.healio.com/news/gastroenterology/20250331/sick-food-service-workers-remain-top-driver-of-viral-foodborne-outbreaks-in-us
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u/Fox009 1d ago

Yeah, I’ve seen this in the healthcare field where nurses come in sick because they’re not allowed to or punished for taking time off. I’ve also seen this in service in industries such as restaurants and bars because they’re already shortstaffed if somebody calls off, they’ll be punished.

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u/Eadiacara 1d ago

jfc of all the places healthcare should be the absolute last one for this!