Coronavirus outbreak at Tesco in St Ives
The store remains open despite a small number of staff members testing positive for Covid-19
Last updated 5th Jan 2021
A Tesco store in St Ives remains open following an outbreak of coronavirus among its staff members.
Bosses at the supermarket giant confirmed that a 'small number of colleagues' at the branch in Carbis Bay tested positive for covid-19 and that it is following Government guidance and taking the relevant precautions.
People who have been in close contact with those infected have been informed.
'Extensive measures' are said to have been put in place across all of its stores to help keep everyone safe. This includes protective screens at every checkout, social distancing signage and regular cleaning.
In a statement, it says that the safety of its colleagues, customers and suppliers remains its number one priority.
“A small number of colleagues at our St Ives Superstore have tested positive for Covid-19. Their close contacts have been informed.
"The safety of our colleagues, customers and suppliers remains our number one priority and we are working with local public health authorities, following all Government guidance and taking the relevant precautions.
"We have extensive measures across all of our stores to help keep everyone safe, including protective screens at every checkout, social distancing signage and regular cleaning.”
Spokesperson, Tesco