Some workers at a distribution warehouse near Welshpool have been told to self-isolate following a Covid-19 outbreak.

A total of four people at Charlies Stores in Offa's Dyke Business Park, Buttington have tested positive for the virus.

The firm said that all employees working at the facility have been tested following a confirmed case over the weekend, which has resulted in three further positive cases that were asymptomatic.

In a statement, Charlies Stores managing director Rebecca Lloyd said: "We had a confirmed case at the weekend and have since tested all other employees currently working in the Distribution Centre, this unfortunately provided three further positive results for individuals that are asymptomatic.

"In total this is four positive cases out of a workforce of over 80 individuals. All positive cases and close contacts are isolating and following all government guidance.

"This is the first case of Covid-19 in the Distribution Centre since the outbreak last March and we are taking it very seriously and informed Environmental Health immediately.

"As well as all employees being tested Monday and Tuesday this week, they will be tested again on Thursday and Friday.

"We have strong measures in place to prevent the spread of Covid and have had since last March, as always we will be continuing to review and enforce these."