A 'small number' of Waitrose warehouse staff have tested positive for coronavirus.

The Bracknell Waitrose headquarters confirmed staff across multiple warehouses have Covid-19.

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A spokesman said: "We currently have a very small number of Covid-19 cases across the multiple warehouses at our large distribution site at Bracknell."

The company said they are taking guidance from Public Health England. 

The staff who tested positive are self-isolating.

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Their statement added: "We have robust hygiene measures in place across all our sites and additional deep cleans have also taken place.

"We are also in contact with Public Health England and have been rigorously following their advice and taking whatever action is necessary for the health and safety of our Partners.