Amazon workers at Coventry warehouse tested for tuberculosis after outbreak

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Amazon Expands TB Screening for Workers at Coventry Warehouse Amid Outbreak Concerns

A growing number of Amazon workers in Coventry have tested positive for tuberculosis (TB), prompting the UK Health Security Agency to scale up screening efforts. The news comes as concerns grow about workplace infections and the potential risks faced by migrant workers.

According to reports, a small group of infected individuals were identified at the warehouse earlier this year, leading to a screening program initiated by the agency in September. So far, 10 employees have tested positive for latent TB, a form of the disease that is not contagious but can develop into active tuberculosis if left untreated.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has assured the public that the overall risk remains low, with most affected workers receiving treatment and no longer infectious. However, as a precautionary measure, Amazon is now offering additional testing to employees who may have had close contact with those infected.

Industry insiders are calling for more decisive action to address workplace safety concerns, particularly given the large number of migrant workers at the site. The GMB union has expressed alarm about the potential vulnerability of these workers due to vaccination status in their home countries.

TB is a treatable disease, but its spread through close contact with infected individuals highlights the need for robust infection control measures in the workplace. Amazon has acknowledged the situation and taken steps to inform employees, while also partnering with NHS staff to provide blood tests and other support services.

The growing number of TB cases across the country raises concerns about public health and the effectiveness of existing prevention strategies. In 2024, notifications of the disease rose by 13.6% to a total of 5,490 cases, with some areas experiencing an alarming rate of increase.

As tensions rise over workplace safety and infection control, Amazon's handling of the situation will be closely watched. With many workers already infected, the focus now shifts to preventing further spread of TB and protecting employees' health and wellbeing.
 
TB outbreak at Amazon warehouse is a major wake-up call for us all 🚨🤢. It's a harsh reminder that even with modern medicine, we're not invincible, and our actions have consequences. These workers are the unsung heroes, risking their lives to bring us our online goodies... and yet they don't receive the same level of care and support as others in our society 🤷‍♀️.

We need to rethink our priorities and take a hard look at how we treat our most vulnerable workers – those who might be more susceptible to illness due to vaccination status or other factors. It's time for us all to step up and demand better working conditions, fair treatment, and access to quality healthcare 💪. We can't just sit back and let these workers carry the burden alone 🤝.
 
omg i'm literally freaking out rn! like amazon needs to do more than just offer testing it's a huge outbreak in their warehouse and they're treating it like a small thing 🤯 tb is super treatable but the fact that 10 employees are already positive is wild...what if there are more cases we don't know about? 🤔 i'm so worried about those migrant workers, they deserve better protection from amazon...like seriously can't amazon prioritize their safety over profits for once? 💸 tb is a huge risk to public health and amazon needs to take it seriously 👊
 
TB at Amazons warehouses is getting out of hand 🤕😷 I mean, 10 people tested positive for latent TB in just a few months? That's alarming! And let's be real, migrant workers are already super vulnerable to these kinds of infections 🤝.

I think Amazon needs to do more than just screen employees who had close contact with the infected ones. They need to take proactive steps to prevent spread in the first place 🚨. Like, how many people even know they have latent TB and aren't aware they're infectious? It's time for better training and awareness programs.

And can we talk about vaccination status? 🤔 I'm all for respecting workers' right to make their own choices, but when it comes to a preventable disease like TB, shouldn't employers be encouraging vaccination? Amazon needs to get on board with this ASAP 💪.
 
tb, amazon's got a case of the TB blues 🤣🚽. serious though, can't believe we're still having to deal with this stuff in 2025. i mean, shouldn't we be way ahead of this by now? anyway, on a more serious note, tb is a low-risk disease for most people, but it's still a major concern when it comes to migrant workers and their vaccination status 🤷‍♀️. amazon needs to step up their game and make sure they're doing everything possible to prevent the spread of tb in those warehouses. no one should have to worry about getting sick on the job 💼🏥
 
🤔 So I was reading about this Amazon warehouse in Coventry that's got a bunch of TB cases 🚨💉 and I gotta say, it's pretty concerning. I mean, we all know TB is treatable but come on, how did it get to this point? 😕 I'm worried about those migrant workers who might not have the same vaccination status as people back home 💊🤝

I think Amazon needs to do more than just screen employees who had close contact with infected ones 🚮💉. We need to see some serious changes in workplace safety measures 🔒💪. Industry insiders are saying that it's time for Amazon to step up and take responsibility for creating a safe working environment 🤝🏽

I also gotta say, I'm frustrated that this is happening in 2025 🤦‍♂️. We should be able to expect more from our workplaces by now 🙄. TB cases are rising across the country 👀💉 and we need better prevention strategies in place 🚧💡.

What do you guys think? Should Amazon be doing more to prevent workplace infections? 🤔
 
I'm literally so glad they're finally taking this seriously... I mean, it's about time! 🙄 10 people testing positive for TB at Amazon? That's not something you see every day, fam! Anyway, the thing is, latent TB might not be contagious, but if left untreated, it can turn into active TB. That's like, a major concern, right? 💉 I'm all for them offering additional testing to employees who were close with the infected ones. It's better late than never, tbh.

And let's talk about the migrant workers situation... 🤝 The GMB union is totally on point with their concerns. Vaccination status can be a major issue when it comes to TB, especially in countries where access to healthcare might be limited. Amazon needs to step up their game when it comes to workplace safety and infection control. I mean, we all know TB is treatable, but prevention is key! 💪
 
TB is like a nightmare in warehouses rn 🤯. I mean, 10 cases outta like how many people work there? It's gotta be some major oversight or something. And those migrant workers are extra vulnerable because they might not have the same vaccines back home... it's just not right 😕. Amazon needs to step up their game and make sure all employees are safe, regardless of their nationality 🤝. I'm glad NHS is on board with providing support services though 💊. But, tbh, it's still a bit alarming that TB cases are on the rise in 2024... what's going on? 🤔
 
Ugh 🤕 this is getting outta hand 🚨 tb outbreaks r gettin serious in uk warehouses esp with migrant workers at high risk 💉 amazon needs 2 step up their game ASAP 👊 they need 2 take workplace safety & infection control 2 the next level 💡 not just talk about it, do something about it 🙄 tb is a treatable disease but spreadin through close contact is super concerning 😷
 
TB is such a major concern 🤕... I mean, it's great that Amazon is taking proactive steps to screen its workers, but 10 positives in one warehouse just doesn't feel like enough, you know? 🤔 And the migrant worker thing is really scary - we gotta make sure everyone has access to healthcare and whatnot. 💊 Can't have people dying because they don't speak English or can't get vaccinated 🙅‍♂️... Amazon's got a rep for being pretty awesome, but workplace safety is a huge deal, you know? 🤝 We need to make sure the big companies are taking care of their workers' health and wellbeing. 💯
 
I'm really surprised amazon is expanding tb screening... like, why not just test everyone in the warehouse? it's not like that would cause a huge hassle or anything . TB is treatable, but honestly, who needs all these precautions? some people are gonna get infected no matter what. and let's be real, migrant workers are already kinda stuck between a rock and a hard place... they're here for work, so they gotta deal with whatever comes their way.

it's just more of the same old corporate speak about "robust infection control measures" and "protecting employees' health and wellbeing"... like we haven't heard that before. what i want to see is some real action taken to address the root causes of these outbreaks, not just more token gestures.
 
🤞 this tb outbreak at amazons warehouse in coventry is super scary & it's a big wake up call for us all 🚨😬 i mean, we've heard about migrant workers being more vulnerable to vaccine requirements, but it's heartbreaking to see that it's affecting people who are just trying to make ends meet 🤕 meanwhile, tb is totally treatable if you catch it early 💊 so let's hope amazon & the uk health sec agency take steps to prevent further spread and get all affected workers the help they need 🙏💚
 
tb, a disease that's not even contagious but still manages to spread like wildfire in warehouses 🤦‍♂️. i mean, 10 employees out of who knows how many? it's like amazon is just winging it on workplace safety... meanwhile, tb cases are on the rise across the country and people are getting all worked up about it 🙄. can't say i blame the gmb union for calling out these issues, though - migrant workers don't exactly have the luxury of being vaccinated in their home countries 💔. amazon's got to step up its game (pun intended) if they wanna protect their employees' health and wellbeing. fyi, just a precautionary measure isn't gonna cut it when it comes to tb 🚨.
 
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