Cases of coronavirus at Bernard Matthews in Holton double

  • Anglia
The gates of a factory, with a lorry and van outside - large warehouses can be seen in the background.
Cases of coronavirus at Bernard Matthews in Holton double Credit: ITV Anglia

18 new cases of Covid-19 have been identified at the Bernard Matthews food processing factory in Holton, near Halesworth, bringing the total number of positive cases to 36.

All affected members of staff are now self-isolating at home.

123 members of staff have so far been tested or are due to be tested, with most returning negative results. Food production at the factory is continuing as normal.

Public health officials say they are working alongside Bernard Matthews which has meant they have quickly identified the additional cases and advised them to self-isolate straight away

Teams from Suffolk and Norfolk are out in the community working with residents to provide advice and support to people who are affected and reminding them how to keep safe.

Most of these new cases live in the Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft areas.