NEARLY 20 people connected to a care home on the outskirts of Glasgow have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Bosses have confirmed the outbreak at Mavisbank, in Bishopbriggs, and say 11 residents and five members of staff have caught the bug. 

HC-One chiefs, who manage the home, say all "are doing well" and pledge they have taken precautions to ensure the safety of everyone. 

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A spokesman for HC-One said: “Supporting our residents is at the heart of what we do and our Colleagues are doing everything they can to care for residents at Mavisbank.

"We have a comprehensive coronavirus contingency plan in place and we are working closely with our local health and care partners to ensure we are doing all we can to respond to this outbreak.  

“One of our experienced Area Directors is based in the home to provide on the ground support and our senior regional team are providing additional support and oversight from afar.

"The home continues to be well supplied with the medical equipment and PPE needed to protect residents and colleagues.  

“Staff in the home remain cohorted on designated units, as they have been for some time, which helps to minimise the risk of onward spread of infection and prevents staff movement between units. While some colleagues are self-isolating, we have always had the number of colleagues needed to safely support our residents.  

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“We are in contact with the next of kin of our residents, and we are grateful for their ongoing support and understanding. We are very proud of our colleagues and the bravery and dedication they show to supporting our residents.”