Scotland Coronavirus outbreak testing Scotland

Coronavirus outbreak at major Scots salmon factory sees eight staff test positive

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coronavirus outbreak has been reported at a major Scots salmon processor. Eight workers at the Farne Salmon plant in Duns, in the borders, have tested positive for Covid-19 with health officials now tracking close contacts.

Other staff who worked in the same area of the factory will also be tested. A joint statement from NHS Borders and the local council said an incident management team (IMT) had now been set up.Food factories have previously suffered outbreaks of the deadly bug in Scotland- with MacIntosh Donald in Aberdeenshire reporting one earlier in the year.Dr Tim Patterson, Director of Public Health at NHS Borders said people should be 'vigilant' over the festive period.He said: “Where clusters of cases develop we must find them and.

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