A MEMBER of staff at Amazon’s Fife warehouse is in quarantine after contracting Covid-19, it has been confirmed.
The online shopping firm said it is deep-cleaning areas of the Dunfermline building and has increased its usual cleaning routines.
Amazon added it is “supporting” the individual and is introducing “proactive” measures to protect its employees.
An Amazon spokeswoman said: “We are supporting the individual, who is now in quarantine.
“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 we’re following all guidelines from local officials about the operations of our buildings.
“We have 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.”
So far the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in Amazon facing strikes from workers in France and Italy, and being hit by legal complaints over safety concerns in Spain.
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