Covid update: NHS Grampian confirms Portlethen case conclusion

NHS Grampian has today confirmed that the total number of detected cases of Covid-19 associated with the Kepak McIntosh Donald plant in Portlethen is 87 out of more than 280 staff members tested.

A spokeswoman for the health board said: "Everyone with a detected result has been interviewed and contact tracing completed.

"The very high level of support and cooperation we have had from the plant operators and all employees has been vital in conducting our investigation.

"We want to thank them for this and their willingness to act on all recommendations of the incident management team."

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