AN Aberystwyth supermarket has confirmed that a member of staff has tested positive for coronavirus.

Tesco confirmed this afternoon that a member of staff at its supermarket on Park Avenue has tested positive for Covid-19 and close contacts with the staff member have been told to self-isolate.

A Tesco spokesperson said: “A colleague at our Aberystwyth Superstore has tested positive for 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 Welsh 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.”