A POLICE call centre has seen a coronavirus outbreak.
The Helen Street police station, which houses Police Scotland's call handling centre, has been linked to a number of positive cases.
Glasgow Live reported that the health board had confirmed an investigation into the cluster but said there was "no risk" to the wider community.
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A police spokeswoman told the site that enhanced cleaning measures were in place at the Govan site.
She added: "Police Scotland is following Scottish Government and health guidance and where cases of coronavirus are identified, we work with the local health board and adhere to Test and Protect procedures."
A NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde spokeswoman told Glasgow Live: "Our Public Health team have been investigating a very small number of cases connected to Police Scotland.
"Test and Protect have contacted anyone who may have been affected and close contacts were advised to self-isolate and given appropriate advice.
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"There is no risk to the wider community and to respect and maintain patient confidentiality, no further case details will be released.
"We continue to ask the public to remain vigilant. The general measures to minimise the risk of Covid-19 remain the same - social distancing, regular hand washing, and being on the look-out for symptoms.
"There is no need for anyone to seek a test if they are not experiencing any symptoms but anyone with one or more of the symptoms should immediately self-isolate and order a test on the NHS inform website www.nhsinform.scot."
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