Coronavirus outbreak at Millers of Speyside abattoir triggers surge in cases

The recent cluster has lead to a jump in cases in the area.

An abattoir in Scotland has closed after a significant number of coronavirus cases were detected among its employees.

Grantown, near Aviemore, has seen Covid-19 cases rise from just five to 31 in the space of 48 hours.

Of those cases, 29 are linked to Millers of Speyside abattoir.

Major jump in cases in Grantown linked to Millers of Speyside

The company has taken the decision to close its slaughterhouse with immediate effect for the next two weeks to protect staff and people in the area.

Dr Tim Allison, Director of Public Health with NHS Highland, said: “NHS Highland and partners are working together to manage this community outbreak.

"Our Health Protection Team is following up with contacts and the appropriate advice is being given to those identified.

“We would also like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that the virus can recur even in rural communities and so everyone should continue to adhere to physical distancing guidelines, wear a face-covering when in enclosed spaces, clean your hands and surfaces regularly and immediately self-isolate if you develop symptoms.”

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