A coronavirus outbreak among staff has been confirmed at a major construction site in Glasgow.
A number of employees are currently self-isolating after two workers tested positive for the virus.
The Glasgow Times understands one worker is currently being treated in hospital for their symptoms.
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Subcontractors for the Sighthill Transformational Regeneration Area, Morgan Sindall, have drafted in lateral flow tests to prevent any further Covid transmission.
A spokesman for Morgan Sindall said: “At Morgan Sindall Infrastructure the health and wellbeing of our people, partners and the public is our overriding priority.
"Across all our operations we are strictly following government guidance and the Construction Scotland Site Operating Procedures.
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“Two individuals involved in delivering our Sighthill TRA project have tested positive for Covid-19.
"In line with government guidelines and company policy, these individuals and those who have been in close contact with them are self-isolating according to Test and Protect advice.
"Everyone working on the project is being offered lateral flow tests."
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