Tennent’s worker collapsed with virus

A worker at the Tennent’s warehouse in Cambuslang collapsed with coronavirus, triggering a lockdown.

Colleagues were sent home to self isolate after the incident at the depot last week.

One eyewitness said the stricken worker was taken away in an ambulance while the facility underwent a deep clean.

Tennent’s bosses said it was business as usual for the production and distribution of their lager.

The onlooker said:“It is shocking to see this so close to home. We were told it was a confirmed case. There were also at least 15 other workers sent home as they were in close contact with the person infected.

“The canteen was closed for a deep clean,so were the vehicles used that day. It’s a scary time.”

Kenny Gray, Tennent’s MD, said: “Tennent’s can confirm that a member of staff at its Cambuslang distribution depot in Glasgow has tested positive for coronavirus.

“We followed public health guidance on this and contacted anyone who had direct contact with this staff member.

“Persons who have been confirmed in close contact with the staff member have been identified and asked to self-isolate.

“Per our business continuity plans, relevant areas of the Cambuslang depot have been closed off whilst we undertake a full“deep clean”of the facility.

“Operations will continue with assistance from other depots across our distribution network. This is separate to and does not affect our production home at Wellpark brewery.

“We are in touch with our colleague and their family and send our best wishes for a rapid and full recovery.”