Falkirk area police station reportedly hit by COVID-19 outbreak

Police Scotland has confirmed it is following “health guidance” after a number of officers and support staff at one of its Falkirk area stations were said to have tested positive for COVID-19.
By James Trimble
Published 23rd Feb 2021, 09:40 BST
Updated 23rd Feb 2021, 09:50 BST
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A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Police Scotland is following Scottish Government and health guidance and where cases of coronavirus are identified, we work with the local health board and adhere to Test and Protect procedures.

"We have sufficient capacity and as a national service Police Scotland can flex resources should there be a requirement to do so."

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Just last week First Bus was forced to partially close communal areas at its Larbert depot due to the high numbers of workers who have tested positive for coronavirus at the site over the last few weeks.

Police Scotland are dealing with an outbreak of COVID-19 at their station in Larbert's Central BoulevardPolice Scotland are dealing with an outbreak of COVID-19 at their station in Larbert's Central Boulevard
Police Scotland are dealing with an outbreak of COVID-19 at their station in Larbert's Central Boulevard

Multiple rounds of mass testing are being carried out on-site to get a handle on the situation.

Earlier this month the company paid tribute to Tommy Rooney, a popular driver who died after contracting coronavirus.

Related topics:Police ScotlandFalkirkGovernmentCovid-19Larbert

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