A GLASGOW Jobcentre closed after a member of staff tested positive for Covid, it has emerged. 

The worker -who wished to remain anonymous - claimed that two members of staff at the Spinrgburn benefits office had tested positive for the virus in the fortnight before July 1.

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They said on that day, staff were told that another worker had caught the bug and that the site would be closed for a deep clean. 

A spokeswoman for the Department of Work and Pensions, the part of the UK Government which administers benefits, said the building had not opened to the public that day but would not clarify whether staff had been present. 

She said: "Colleague and customer safety remains at the centre of our response to provide vital Jobcentre support to those who need it.

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“Jobcentres will always act upon any reports of positive cases on-site and take the necessary steps to ensure rigorous health and safety measures are followed in line with public health and Government guidance. Health and safety is kept under constant review.”

The Department would not comment on the number of cases.