Contact tracing has been rolled out at a Rutherglen police station after a "small" number of officers tested positive for Covid-19. 

Test and protect teams are working to identify close contacts of those to have tested positive for the virus as they currently self-isolate. 

Police Scotland have said they are following all of the relevant guidelines in accordance with the Scottish Government health advice. 

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A spokeswoman 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."

Dr Martin Donaghy, consultant in public health medicine at NHS Lanarkshire, said: “NHS Lanarkshire’s Test and Protect team is currently investigating a small number of coronavirus cases affecting police officers in Lanarkshire.

“We are working closely with Police Scotland with regards to the cases and close contacts who have been contacted.

"Public health advice has been given to these individuals and they are being told to self-isolate.

“To respect and maintain confidentiality, no further details will be released at this time.”