BREAKING A Border Force officer, working at Heathrow Airport, has died after contracting coronavirus. The officer, who isn’t being named, is believed to have died last week after feeling unwell at work, sparking concerns about the safety of immigration and customs staff..

Border Force director Nick Jariwalla says the officer was a “dedicated and professional officer known for his kindness and generosity. He will be greatly missed.” Last month, Heathrow Border Force worker Sudhir Sharma, who had underlying health problems, also died from Covid-19.

Home Office says Border Force staff don’t wear protective clothing for day-to-day use but equipment is “available, including masks and disposable gloves, for when they are in close contact with anyone displaying symptoms.”

PCS union head Mark Serwotka says Border Force managers aren’t providing protective kit :
“Worse still, bosses have refused to even allow PCS members to wear face masks at passport control because it gives the 'wrong impression' “