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Amazon Confirms TB Cases at Coventry Warehouse as Union Presses for Temporary Closure

Health officials describe a latent cluster posing no onward risk, with precautionary screening continuing under NHS and UKHSA.

Overview

  • Amazon says 10 workers at its Coventry fulfilment centre tested positive for latent, non-contagious tuberculosis identified in September 2025, and operations remain open.
  • NHS and UKHSA teams are running an expanded screening programme at the site as a precaution, with no additional cases reported and those affected responding well to treatment.
  • The GMB union has demanded a temporary shutdown and full-pay medical suspension for staff and has warned of potential walkouts over workplace safety.
  • Some employees and local politicians have criticised internal communications and called for clearer, more transparent information about health risks and protections.
  • UKHSA data show TB notifications in England rose 13.6% in 2024, with Coventry among areas above the WHO low-incidence threshold, and testing and treatment are free on the NHS.