DIY giant B&Q has confirmed that 14 workers at a distribution centre in Swindon had tested positive for Covid-19. Other staff members had self-isolated, but were able to return to work after tests confirmed they did not have it, the company said.
It comes as new Public Health England data revealed a sharp increase in the number of new infections in the town. A B&Q spokesperson said: “Our partner Wincanton can confirm that 14 colleagues at our Swindon Distribution Centre have received a positive (Covid-19) test result, and are self-isolating. "Of the colleagues contacted through the local track and trace procedure, all self isolated immediately and have received a negative test result to confirm it is safe for them to return to work." The