A number of Bracknell supermarket staff have been forced to isolate after testing positive for coronavirus.

Bosses confirmed today that a group of colleagues have tested positive for the virus in the Tesco Martins Heron supermarket, but the store has not been closed.

The store, on Whitton Road, has confirmed that a "small number" of their staff have been forced to isolate after testing positive.

Their close contacts have also been informed too.

A spokesman at Tesco, said: “A small number of colleagues at our Bracknell Superstore are off work due to COVID-19. Their close contacts have been informed. The safety of our colleagues, customers and suppliers remains our number one priority and we are working with local public health authorities, following all Government guidance and taking the relevant precautions.

"We have extensive measures across all of our stores to help keep everyone safe, including protective screens at every checkout, social distancing signage and regular cleaning.”