An outbreak of coronavirus at a Bristol factory has been linked to an employee carsharing service, Bristol Live reports.
So far, 37 employees have tested positive for the virus, forcing the factory to temporarily close.
UK COVID-19 Factory Outbreak Linked to Carsharing
However, government officials say the outbreak was quickly identified and is being controlled.
September 11, 2020
So far, 37 employees have tested positive for the virus, forcing the factory to temporarily close.
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The new cases were likely transmitted through carshring to and from the factory. However, government officials say the outbreak was quickly identified and is being controlled.
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