Hastings postal worker tests positive for Covid-19

The postal service confirmed the positive test result on Wednesday (July 29).

A spokesman for Royal Mail said ‘areas of concern’ have been resolved and colleagues are working as normal.

In a statement, the spokesman said: “Royal Mail takes the health and safety of its colleagues, its customers and the local communities in which we operate very seriously.

“Following a positive test for coronavirus at the Hastings Delivery Office, we will be carrying out an enhanced clean of the building.

“Working with our people, we have resolved any areas of concern. All colleagues are working as normal.”

Royal Mail outlined the measures that have been in place throughout the Covid-19 pandemic to keep customers and colleagues safe.

A spokesman added: “Throughout this crisis, every decision we make puts the health of our people and customers first. We have put in place a range of preventive measures to protect both our customers and our colleagues.

“As well as encouraging good hand hygiene, standard ways of working have been revised to ensure that colleagues stay two metres apart at all times.

“All staff have been briefed about the social distancing measures jointly agreed by local management and the CWU. This has been supplemented with visible reminders such as posters and one-way floor markings. In addition there is only one person permitted in a Royal Mail delivery vehicle at any one time.”