Four workers at a Glanbia dairy processing plant in Co Kildare have tested positive for Covid-19. The factory at Ballitore remains open, but the company says it has taken a range of actions on foot of the positive diagnoses.
It is understood that one member of staff tested positive on Friday and since then three more have also been found to have the coronavirus.
Wider testing is now underway among the workforce. Contact tracing has been initiated and the health and safety, as well as the quality teams are implementing planned processes. "The health and safety of our employees, our customers and our suppliers is our top priority," Glanbia said in a statement. "We are working closely with local health authorities and following all