Edinburgh Live recently reported that a third person has tested positive for deadly COVID-19 within NHS Lothian.
Around 2,000 people have been tested for the virus across Scotland, with 18 positive cases now present.
A third person in the UK has died after contracting the virus and now the Scottish Government has released official guidelines on how to contain the spread of the virus in the workplace.
The new guidance covers working in a health care setting, as well as, other common jobs such as working in hotels and hospitality, leisure facilities, entertainment venues and premises used by community groups.
Here is the Scottish Government's top workplace tips on how to stop the spread of coronavirus:
• routine cleaning and disinfection of frequently touched objects and surfaces such as telephones, keyboards, door handles, desks and tables
• basic hand washing highlighted as the most effective way of preventing the spread of infection. Hand hygiene promoted by ensuring staff, contractors, service users and visitors have access to hand washing facilities and alcohol-based hand rub, where available
• crockery and cutlery in shared kitchen areas should be cleaned with warm water and detergent and dried thoroughly
• ensuring food such as crisps and sandwiches should not be left open for communal sharing unless individually wrapped
Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Fair Work and Culture, said:
“This publication has been circulated following general guidance on basic preventative measures against coronavirus and specific guidance for educational settings.
“It contains clear, practical guidance that will ensure workplace staff have the latest information about COVID-19 and how we can all help prevent it from spreading.
“We are well-prepared for an outbreak in Scotland, but the public has a vital role to play in helping us contain any positive cases by keeping themselves informed, and following basic hygiene precautions.
“That includes hand-washing, not touching their faces unless their hands are clean and covering their nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing then putting the tissue in the bin.”
