A stricken Cambuslang worker at a Tennent’s Lager warehouse collapsed with coronavirus triggering a lockdown of the site.
Other members of staff were sent home to self isolate after the incident at the Cambuslang distribution depot.
One eyewitness said the person was taken away in an ambulance while the facility underwent a deep clean.
Tennent’s bosses said it would be business as usual for the production and distribution of their lager.
An onlooker said: “It is shocking to see this so close to home. We were told it was a confirmed case after they were taken away by ambulance last Tuesday.
There are also at least 15 other workers who have been sent home as they were in close contact with the person infected.
“The canteen was closed for a deep clean and so were the vehicles used that day. It’s a scary time.”
Kenny Gray, Tennent’s managing director: “Tennent ’s can confirm that a member of staff at its Cambuslang distribution depot in Glasgow has tested positive for coronavirus.
“We followed public health guidance on this and contacted anyone who had direct contact with this staff member. Persons who have been confirmed in close contact with the staff member have been identified and asked to self-isolate.
“Per our business continuity plans, relevant areas of the Cambuslang depot have been closed off to access, whilst we undertake a full “deep clean” of the facility.
“Operations will continue with assistance from other depots across our distribution network. This is separate to and does not affect our production home at Wellpark brewery.
“We are in touch with our colleague and their family and send our best wishes for a rapid and full recovery.”
This week, Tennent’s owner C&C Group said it was “monitoring closely” the potential impact of coronavirus.
The Irish firm, whose portfolio also includes Bulmers and Magners ciders, said underlying earnings before interest and tax for the 12 months to 29 February were expected to be “marginally ahead” of market estimates.
Last month, Tennent’s said it had rolled out what it billed as Scotland’s lowest calorie light lager. Tennent ’s Light was pitched at lager drinkers looking for a lower-calorie, lower-strength option.
The move comes amid strong demand for lower strength and vegan certified and gluten-free beers.
