A toilet roll production factory has been wiped out after some of its staff tested positive for Coronavirus.

Kimberly-Clark's Coleshill Mill in Flint have confirmed a 'small number' of workers have tested positive.

The north Wales site employs around 200 workers.

The firm makes Kleenex, Andrex and other brands and a spokesman for the company said team members were now self-isolating - as were any staff who came into contact with them.

A spokesman said: "Kimberly-Clark's highest priority is to protect the health and safety of our employees around the world.

"We can confirm that a small number of employees working at our Coleshill Mill at Flint have tested positive for COVID-19 and are recovering well at home.

"All employees working in collaboration with the individuals are self-isolating and being tested for COVID-19.

"In line with our strict company procedures and local health authority guidelines, we are continuing to clean and sanitise the location with a professional supplier, according to the strictest standards.

"We are also keeping employees up to date on our actions and giving them guidance on how they can continue to protect themselves."

Kimberly-Clark, founded in Wisconsin, USA, 148 years ago, has 42,000 employees worldwide and sells to 172 countries.

The firm's brand name products include Kleenex face tissue, Kotex feminine hygiene products, Cottonelle, Scott and Andrex toilet paper.

They also do Wypall utility wipes, KimWipes scientific cleaning wipes and Huggies disposable diapers and baby wipes.
Daily Mirror By Jim Hardy & Sam Elliott, 8 September 2020