First Bus confirms Larbert depot coronavirus outbreak
The BBC reported that a spokesperson for the company said that there was “no evidence of a link between cases .
With roughly 300 staff at the depot, additional measures have been introduced to help prevent the further spread of the virus.
Staff who were in contact with the individuals who tested positive are self-isolating with full pay.
David Phillips, operations director for First Midland, said: We currently have eight of our colleagues at our First Midland Larbert depot with confirmed cases of Covid. The safety of our staff and customers is our number one priority and since these cases were identified, we have taken all necessary steps to minimise the risk of a spread of the infection.
First Bus Covid outbreak as eight drivers test positive at Larbert depot
A number of staff members at the site are having to self-isolate
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First Bus Larbert depot (Image: First Bus)
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A company spokesman said there was no evidence of a link between cases .
Further measures have been introduced to restrict the spread of the virus at the depot, where about 300 people work.
Bus services are running at 87% of normal levels and passenger numbers have been reduced by half because of lockdown.
Staff in contact with colleagues who had tested positive are self isolating and on 80% of their basic pay.
Temperature checks have been introduced at the depot, with staff and visitors asked about symptoms on arrival.
First Bus said services could drop to 80% but this is not expected to impact the number of passengers able to travel.