A coronavirus outbreak has been identified at a North Lanarkshire Council building in Motherwell.
It's believed at least eight staff members at the council's Dalziel building have tested positive for the virus in the past week.
One of the floors of the building has been closed for a deep clean while investigations take place.
Contact tracing is now underway, with the cause of the covid-19 cases yet to be discovered.
Those identified as a close contact have been advised to self-isolate.
A spokesperson for the council told Daily Record: “A public health assessment led by NHS Lanarkshire into a small number of cases amongst staff who have worked at the Dalziel Building in Motherwell is being carried out.
“The cause of these cases has yet to be established however as a precaution the council has closed one floor of the building and a deep clean will be carried out.”
Dr Femi Oshin, NHS Lanarkshire consultant in public health medicine, commented “NHS Lanarkshire is currently investigating a small number of Coronavirus (Covid-19) cases on one floor of North Lanarkshire Council’s Dalziel Building in Motherwell.
“NHS Lanarkshire’s Test and Protect team is working closely with North Lanarkshire Council with regards to the cases and close contacts have been contacted.
"Public health advice has been given to these individuals and they are being told to self-isolate.
“NHS Lanarkshire will review the situation daily and everyone should continue to follow the Scottish Government guidance on coronavirus.
“To respect and maintain confidentiality, no further details will be released at this time.”
