Around 12 people are self-isolating at a naval base which is home to Britain's nuclear deterrent. There have been no confirmed cases of Covid-19 at HM Naval Base Clyde, known as Faslane, which is the base for the core of the submarine service.
Those self-isolating are doing so as a precaution on the basis of their symptoms, in accordance with NHS guidance. Some cabins have been set aside for people who may need to self-isolate but live in multiple-occupancy accommodation.It is understood there is no impact on the operational output of the base.A Royal Navy spokesman said: "The Ministry of Defence has put in place robust plans to ensure the delivery of key operations in the UK and overseas and we are confident that essential defence tasks