A WORKER at the Amazon fulfilment centre in Dunfermline, where dozens of people from the Cowdenbeath-Lochgelly area work, has tested positive for coronavirus.

It emerged that a man began to feel unwell and was sent home from the huge distribution base, which employs more than 1,000 people.

He was later tested positive with the condition.

The GMB union claimed that workers had been concerned about the enforcement of Government guideline measures in the large complex geared at protecting people from being infected with the disease.

Since the man fell ill a few days ago an intense cleaning regime has taken place and social distancing is being strongly enforced.

An Amazon spokesperson said: “We place tremendous value and focus on the wellbeing, health and safety of our employees, partners and customers.

“We are strictly following the guidance provided by the Government and the local health authorities to ensure we are implementing the right measures in all our sites across the country.

“Our teams are working to ensure we can continue to deliver to the most impacted customers, many of whom have no other way to get priority items.”

They added: “Since the early days of this situation, we have worked closely with local authorities to proactively respond, ensuring we continue to serve customers while taking care of our associates and teams.

“We have also implemented proactive measures at our facilities to protect employees including increased cleaning at all facilities, maintaining social distance in the fulfilment centre, and adding distance between drivers and customers when making deliveries.”

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