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Compensation Fund expects a flood of Covid-19 claims

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Fewer than 1,000 claims received so far but many more are coming as infections rise

The social security fund that compensates workers for occupational diseases and injuries suffered at work is expecting more Covid-19 related claims due to the opening up of the economy.

So far the statutory Compensation Fund has mostly received medical costs and hospital admission claims for health workers but expects to receive more income-replacement claims as workers return to work and the infection spreads.A subscription helps you enjoy the best of our business content every day along with benefits such as exclusive Financial Times articles, ProfileData financial data, and digital access to the Sunday Times and Times Select.

 

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