Two staff members at a B&M store have tested positive for Covid-19, it has been confirmed.
The employees, who work at the B&M store in Delves Lane, Consett, County Durham, live within the same household and are now self-isolating.
The retailer says it is following Government guidelines and has an enhanced cleaning regime in place.
A B&M spokesperson said: "Two of our colleagues, who live in the same household, tested positive for Covid-19, and they are now self-isolating in accordance with Government guidelines.
"The store receives a regular enhanced cleaning regime and is following the Government’s Track and Trace regime."
The chain, which has more than 600 stores across the country, has a range of social distancing and safety measures in place across all its sites, including providing hand sanitiser and protective screens at checkouts.
People are also required to wear face masks in shops in accordance with the law.
Coronavirus cases have been confirmed at a number of workplaces and schools over the past few weeks as the infection rate rises across the region.
As well as local restrictions in the North East, measures are being tightened across the country in the fight against the disease.
Working from home is once again being encouraged, with anyone who can being asked to do so.
From Thursday pubs, bars and restaurants must offer table service only and hospitality, leisure, entertainment and tourism businesses will all have to close between 10pm and 5am.
People working in retail, travelling in taxis, and staff and customers in indoor hospitality, except while seated at a table to eat or drink, will have to wear face coverings.
