FOUR members of staff at a Specsavers branch in the area are currently self-isolating after testing positive for Covid-19.

The staff, at the Specsavers in the Morrison store in Guiseley, have all contracted Coronavirus, and the company has said all the necessary steps have been taken to ensure the cleanliness of the branch and to protect the health of customers and fellow colleagues.

A spokesperson for Specsavers said: "We can confirm that four colleagues at Specsavers in Guiseley have tested positive for COVID-19 and are all now currently isolating.

"The health of our colleagues and customers is our top priority and the store is following the latest industry and government guidelines to keep everyone as safe as possible during the pandemic.

"These include social distancing, the use of personal protective equipment, enhanced cleaning and the disinfection of test rooms and equipment between customers.

"Hand sanitiser is available throughout the store. The store has also been thoroughly disinfected."

In August, a staff member at the Specsavers branch in Bradford city centre also tested positive for Covid-19.