“In line with best practice safety procedures, we immediately followed guidance from the NHS and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and made all potentially affected employees aware of the situation,” the statement read.
“Out of an abundance of caution, we are currently running an expanded screening programme with the NHS.
“We will continue to follow guidance from the experts in the NHS, and would respectfully remind public organizations of the need for responsible communications where matters of public wellbeing are concerned.”
Dr Roger Gajraj, consultant in health protection with UKHSA West Midlands, said: “The small number of individuals affected by tuberculosis (TB) are responding well to treatment and are no longer infectious, so pose no onward risk.
“As a precaution, and in line with national guidance, we are offering testing to those who may have had closer contact with the affected individuals. The overall risk remains low.
“TB is fully treatable with antibiotics. We continue to work closely with Amazon to monitor the situation.”
