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Outbreak of coronavirus hits Banham Poultry in Norfolk

Chloe RyanBy Chloe RyanAugust 25, 20202 Mins Read
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Seven workers at Banham Poultry in Norfolk have tested positive for COVID-19.

Louise Smith, Director of Public Health for Norfolk, said: “We are working with colleagues at Public Health England, the NHS and Breckland Council following an outbreak of coronavirus at Banham Poultry in Attleborough.

“Seven workers have tested positive for the virus, all are isolating for 14 days. A further five individuals are isolating awaiting test results.

“The management team at Banham Poultry has acted quickly to help prevent the spread of the virus and is working closely with us to trace the contacts of those who have tested positive.

“We are monitoring the situation and taking action to prevent further transmission both at the site and in the community.”

Testing of a further number of staff is being arranged at the Banham Poultry site today and tomorrow as a precautionary measure.

Blaine van Rensburg, Managing Director of Banham Poultry said: “The safety of our staff, customers, and the wider public is really important to us and we are working with public health authorities to make sure we are doing absolutely everything we can and following all of the correct procedures. We have already invested in a range of procedures and protective equipment to keep our staff as safe as possible.

“The business remains open and operating and we are doing everything we can to prevent the further spread of the virus.”

We would advise that anyone who has symptoms can help prevent the spread and protect others by isolating and booking a test by calling 119 or visiting www.nhs.uk.

Tests are free and anyone with symptoms is eligible. The symptoms are a continuous cough, high temperature and loss of taste or smell.

The current incidence of coronavirus in Breckland is 5.02 cases per 100,000 people. The average for England is 10.68.

 

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Chloe Ryan

Editor of Poultry Business, Chloe has spent the past decade writing about the food industry from farming, through manufacturing, retail and foodservice. When not working, dog walking and reading biographies are her favourite hobbies.

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