Waitrose headquarters in Bracknell has given an update on their Covid-19 procedures after a number of staff tested positive for the killer virus.
The supermarket giant revealed there were a "small number of Covid-19 cases across the multiple warehouses" on October 21.
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Since then, Waitrose have said they have been carrying out additional deep cleans to prevent the virus from spreading.
Concerns were raised over staff infected by coronavirus still working on the site.
Waitrose said they 'refute the claims' and warehouse staff who tested positive are self-isolating.
A spokesman said: "We have a very small number of Covid-19 cases at our large distribution site at Bracknell. The few Partners who have tested positive are all self-isolating, as are the Partners who have been identified as close contacts.
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"There is no one working at our Bracknell site with any Covid-19 symptoms and if anyone does display symptoms, they are immediately sent home for a test."
The site is also in contact with Public Health England and said they are continuing to follow their advice.
They added: "We have robust hygiene measures in place across all our sites and additional deep cleans have taken place. We are also in contact with Public Health England and continue to rigorously follow their advice and take whatever action is necessary for the health and safety of all our Partners."
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