Runway resurfacing works were suspended at RAF Lossiemouth. Picture by Jason Hedges.
A second contractor at RAF Lossiemouth who tested positive for Covid-19 has now been found to not be currently infectious in follow-up assessments.
Two workers from Volker Fitzpatrick were found to have antibodies of the virus in tests run by the firm this week – meaning they either currently have or have had coronavirus at some point.
One worker was found not to be infectious yesterday in NHS results with the other receiving the all-clear today.
It is understood that neither man was displaying symptoms of Covid-19 at the time of their initial positive tests.
However, Volker Fitzpatrick suspended work on its runway resurfacing project at the base on Tuesday as a precaution while a deep clean was carried out.
Moray MP Douglas Ross said: “Volker Fitzpatrick has introduced extensive and comprehensive testing amongst the workforce in response to concerns from the local community and their ultra-precautionary approach is designed to keep both the workforce and local community as safe as possible.
“However, as these results have shown the two individuals were not in any way a risk given they are not active carriers of Covid-19.”
Second contractor at RAF Lossiemouth found not to be infectious with Covid-19 after NHS tests
