A SUPERMARKET chain in Weymouth has confirmed one member of staff has tested positive for coronavirus and are now self isolating.

Sainsbury's, in Mercery Road, have had a single confirmed case within the store.

At this time it has not been confirmed which section of the store the staff member works in.

A Sainsbury’s spokeswoman said: "A single case has been confirmed at our Mercery Road Weymouth store.

"The colleague was sent home as soon as they showed symptoms and we immediately implemented additional cleaning on site.

"Safety is our highest priority and we have strict social distancing measures in all our stores as well as hand sanitiser stations, Perspex screens and PPE for all our colleagues.

"We're supporting Test and Trace and will remain in close contact with them.”