COVID-19 absences could slash 16,000 staff from GP practices by Christmas Almost 16,000 general practice staff could be off sick with COVID-19 by Christmas Day, GPonline analysis of BMA statistics shows. by Luke Haynes Sign in to continue Sign In Email address Password Stay signed in Trouble signing in? Reset password: Click here Need help? Email us Register FREE Limited free articles a month Free email bulletins Register Now Register Now Take a 30-day trial Join MIMS now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Join GPOnline now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Sign Up Sign Up