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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Martin Toledo

10 Workers at UK Amazon Warehouse Test Positive for Latent Tuberculosis: Signs and Symptoms You Should Know

Health authorities have confirmed that ten workers at an Amazon warehouse in Coventry have tested positive for latent tuberculosis, prompting precautionary testing at one of the company's largest UK sites and renewed debate over workplace safety.

Amazon said the cases were identified last year and involved non-contagious TB, stressing that the overall risk to staff and the public remains low. However, the discovery has drawn sharp criticism from a major trade union, which is calling for the temporary closure of the site.

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