AN EMPLOYEE at the Amazon warehouse in Gourock has tested positive for coronavirus.

A source told the Tele that members of staff at the Cloch Road depot were made aware of the test result last Saturday in individual meetings with management.

Amazon has confirmed that the individual who tested positive is now in quarantine and that colleagues who were in close contact with them have been told to self-isolate at home.

Comprehensive cleaning processes are in place at the depot in addition to the existing sanitisation measures.

Members of the public expressed concern over possible transmission of the virus via letters and packages.

An Amazon spokesperson said: "We are supporting the individual who is now in quarantine.

"Since the early days of this situation, we have worked closely with local authorities to proactively respond, ensuring we continue to serve customers while taking care of our associates.

"We’re following all guidelines from local officials about the operations of our buildings.

"We have implemented proactive measures at our depots to protect employees including increased cleaning at all facilities, maintaining social distance in our sites, and adding distance between drivers and customers when making deliveries."