Staff at Nisa Local self-isolating after testing positive for coronavirus

The outlet in Much Wenlock, Shropshire, remains open but a deep clean took place over the weekend.

Retailer John Corbo said: “The safety of both our staff and customers is of paramount importance.

“We are confident that our facilities have solid safety measures in place and that our staff are acting responsibly.

“We have worked extremely hard to make our store Covid-19 secure to keep everyone safe.

“We want to reassure members of the local community that we are doing everything possible to control any spread of the virus.

“We continue to work closely with Shropshire Council, and we will continue to support the staff members who have been affected.

“I would also like to thank our loyal customers for their continued support during the pandemic.”

Rachel Robinson, Shropshire Council’s director of public health, said: “We want to reassure residents that the risk of infection is very low.

“We are satisfied that the management have taken all the necessary precautions to limit the spread of the virus.

“At this stage in the pandemic we expect outbreaks, as the virus continues to circulate within communities locally and nationally.

“So far, we have no further evidence of any community transmissions.

“Protecting the health of our population remains a priority, and at this time we would also like to remind everyone to follow social distancing advice to reduce their social interaction with other people.

“Good hand hygiene remains the best protection against the virus, including washing your hands more regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and covering your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.”

The store had undertaken Covid-19-secure measures in line with both government and Shropshire Council guidelines.

Measures taken included staff wearing face masks and remaining at least one metre apart from other workers and customers while screens were also positioned at the tills.

There are also hand sanitiser stations in the outlet and staff carry out regular cleaning of the store.

Local town councillor David Turner said: “Understandably this is an anxious time for our community, but I would like to reassure them that everything is being done to halt the spread of the virus.

“We are seeing cases in every area of Shropshire, and local outbreaks like this are not unexpected during a pandemic.

“Our priority is to protect the health and well-being of our community.”