Binmen at Glasgow recycling centre test positive for coronavirus
Two staff members at a Glasgow recycling centre have tested positive for coronavirus.
The binmen, who work at the Polmadie Recycling Centre, are now self-isolating.
Both the lorry used and the area they work in has been deep-cleaned.
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A Glasgow City Council spokesman said: “Two members of staff at the Polmadie depot have informed us that they have tested positive for coronavirus, and are self-isolating.
"As is standard practice, the vehicle they were operating will be deep cleaned as will the depot areas in which they worked.”
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