CONTACT tracing is underway at a major Glasgow police station to which coronavirus cases have been linked. 

Staff at the Glasgow police headquarters in Helen Street, Govan have tested positive for the deadly bug and others have been identified as being at risk from catching it. 

The city's health board confirmed cases this morning but would not give details on the number of workers affected. 

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Police sought to reassure the public that the outbreak would not have an impact on the force carrying out its duties. 

A spokeswoman said: "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.

"We have sufficient capacity and as a national service Police Scotland can flex resources should there be a requirement to do so."

A spokesman for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said: "Test and Protect is carrying out contact tracing of Covid-19 cases linked to a Police Scotland building at Helen Street, Glasgow.

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"To respect and maintain patient confidentiality, no further details will be released, however we can confirm that those identified so far as cases or contacts have been advised to self-isolate.

"We would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone to adhere rigorously to the general advice and requirements that are set out on NHS Inform and Scottish Government websites, including immediately self-isolating and seeking a test upon developing any symptoms."