BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission classified the new coronavirus as a mid-level threat to workers, drawing criticism from socialist lawmakers because the move will allow less stringent workplace safety measures than if the virus was deemed a high risk.
The decision has wide economic and health implications as it could affect companies' costs in restarting business activity and have an impact on workers' safety.
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