Bakkavor, which describes itself as 'the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK', will now test every factory employee.
More than 70 people have tested positive for coronavirus at a dessert factory in Nottinghamshire.
The outbreak was reported at Bakkavor in Newark, which describes itself as"the leading provider of fresh prepared food in the UK".All 1,600 employees will now receive coronavirus tests. Some 33 of those that have tested positive have since returned to work"fully fit" following a period of isolation.Jonathan Gribbin, director of public health at Nottinghamshire County Council, said:"Bakkavor have been very co-operative and we hope that the testing of their employees will allow us to find out more about where people are acquiring the infection.
"However, we know that not all the cases in Newark are linked to Bakkavor so it is vital that people continue to follow the strict guidance to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 across the whole community. "People should follow social distancing guidance in full including guidelines about car sharing, washing hands regularly, wearing face coverings, self-isolating and quickly getting a test if symptoms develop."
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