Car dealership staff self-isolating

Staff at a Perth car dealership are self-isolating following positive coronavirus tests, NHS Tayside has confirmed.

The dealership was forced to close for a day last week to undergo a deep clean.

NHS Tayside said one member of staff and two contract workers tested positive for COVID-19.

An NHS Tayside spokesperson said:“NHS Tayside’s Health Protection Team, supported by NHS Forth Valley, and Perth and Kinross Council environmental health officers have been working closely with a car dealership in Perth following the identification of three positive cases linked to the business.

“One member of staff and two contract workers have tested positive for coronavirus.

“There was an immediate response to the cases which included extensive testing of individuals associated with the business and detailed contact tracing is under way.

“All close contacts have been advised to self-isolate for 14 days.

“As a precaution, the dealership chose to close its premises on Thursday, August 20 for a deep clean of all areas and vehicles.

“The business reopened on Friday, August 21 and a subsequent inspection by environmental health officers found processes in place to be satisfactory.

“The Health Protection and Environment Health Teams are closely monitoring the situation and will provide further updates as necessary.”

NHS Tayside reiterated that anyone with symptoms should book a test at nhsinform. scot/test-and-protect or call 0800 028 2816 if they are unable to access online.

Symptoms to look out for are a high temperature or fever, a new continuous cough and a loss of, or change in sense of smell or taste.