A mushroom plant in Golden, Co Tipperary, has suspended operations after a number of workers tested positive for Covid-19.
In a statement, Walsh's Mushrooms said: "Operations are being suspended after a member of staff was diagnosed with Covid-19 while in self-isolation."As a business we have stringent measures in place to control Covid-19 since March and we have had no incidence of Covid-19 up to this point. "We are working with the HSE and all relevant authorities assisting in contact tracing and testing of all staff."Essential maintenance will continue at the facility.
"The safety, well-being and protection of our employees, their families and the local community is our number one priority."