A group of Victorian coronavirus staff threw their colleague a farewell gathering during lockdown, prompting their employer to report them to police.
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The gathering happened after work hours on June 4 last year at a back office site for COVID-19 Quarantine Victoria, which is responsible for the state's quarantine program.
The agency was told about the social gathering, a spokesperson confirmed.
The workers involved were stood down and interviewed by police over possible breaches of the Chief Health Officer's directions.
After police looked into the gathering, the matter was referred back to the agency.
The office was never used as a quarantine facility, the agency said.
The small group of staff was internally investigated and counselled, with most having stayed no longer than about an hour after their shift.
The agency found misconduct and took action against employees "where appropriate", the spokesperson said.
"(COVID-19 Quarantine Victoria) imposes the strictest possible infection prevention and control and other safety measures on its staff and expects them and any relevant health directions to be followed at all times," the spokesperson said.
Australian Associated Press
