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Two Baxters staff test positive for coronavirus


By Alistair Whitfield

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Two members of staff at Baxters are currently off work having tested positive for coronavirus.

A spokesperson for the food production company said: "Two positive cases of Covid were confirmed in the week commencing September 14 at Baxters’ Fochabers site.

Baxters in Fochabers Picture: Eric Cormack
Baxters in Fochabers Picture: Eric Cormack

"All safety processes were immediately put in place alongside relevant track and trace systems to mitigate any further risk.

"Subsequent testing has shown no other positive tests and there is no current risk to employees.

"Local environmental health officers have also been on site and undertaken a full and thorough review of working practices across all areas with a positive outcome.

"Both members of staff are in good health and will be returning to work shortly following the appropriate quarantine guidelines."

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