Workers at Norfolk poultry factory test positive for Covid-19

Seven workers at a poultry factory in Norfolk have tested positive for coronavirus.

Banham Poultry in Attleborough is working with public health officials to contain the outbreak.

The workers are all isolating for 14 days as well as another five who are waiting for test results.

Further testing of staff at the factory is being arranged as a precaution.

Blaine van Rensburg, Managing Director of Banham Poultry said:

The business is staying open, but the director of public health for Norfolk says they're carrying out testing across the workforce and those who've been in close contact with workers. They say they are expecting more cases to emerge.  

Louise Smith, Director of Public Health for Norfolk, said:

"We are working with colleagues at Public Health England, the NHS and Breckland Council following an outbreak of coronavirus at Banham Poultry in Attleborough.

"Seven workers have tested positive for the virus, all are isolating for 14 days. A further five individuals are isolating awaiting test results.

"The management team at Banham Poultry has acted quickly to help prevent the spread of the virus and is working closely with us to trace the contacts of those who have tested positive.

"We are monitoring the situation and taking action to prevent further transmission both at the site and in the community."