Two positive coronavirus cases at RAF Lossiemouth

Two workers at RAF Lossiemouth in Moray are in isolation after testing positive for Covid-19.

They are believed to be non-airforce staff, working for the contractor Volker Fitzpatrick at the base.

The pair were not displaying any symptoms of coronavirus, but were picked up during regular testing of the Volker Fitzpatrick workforce.

RAF officials said the work of the base has not been affected, adding that all necessary safety measures are being taken.

In a statement shared on Twitter on Tuesday evening, Group Captain Chris Layden said: “As Station Commander I've been briefed that there have been two suspected cases of Covid-19 among the Volker Fitzpatrick workforce who are delivering the essential runway works here at RAF Lossiemouth.

“The workers concerned have immediately been isolated and are undergoing further testing, in accordance with NHS Scotland recommendations.

“They were displaying no symptoms but were identified through testing which Volker Fitzpatrick has been voluntarily conducting with the consent of their workforce."

He added: “RAF Lossiemouth is continuing to deliver its vital work in the interests of national security, but we are stringently observing the necessary protocols, to protect both the military community and our wider Moray family.”

Captain Layden said he had been assured that Volker Fitzpatrick was doing the same.

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