Amazon confirms outbreak of tuberculosis at UK warehouse | UK | News | EUROtoday

Amazon employees at a Coventry warehouse have been examined for tuberculosis after a handful of employees had been discovered to have contracted the lung illness. Amazon mentioned that 10 individuals on the website had examined constructive for non-contagious TB in September, resulting in a screening programme. A spokesperson added: “In line with best practice safety procedures, we immediately followed guidance from the NHS and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and made all potentially affected employees aware of the situation.

“Out of an abundance of caution, we are currently running an expanded screening programme with the NHS.” Tuberculosis is an an infection that often impacts the lungs.Symptoms embrace a cough, feeling drained or exhausted, a excessive temperature, lack of urge for food, weight reduction and feeling usually unwell.