The number of coronavirus cases linked to the 2 Sisters chicken plant has risen to 188.
The new total includes 164 and 24 of their contacts.
That’s an increase of 11 since Thursday evening.
The Incident Management Team (IMT) fighting to bring the outbreak under control has also confirmed that the Coupar Angus factory will be ready to reopen on Monday morning.
The Health and Safety Executive, Food Standards Scotland and Environmental Health teams will be on site at the beginning of next week to monitor re-opening arrangements.
Staff are expected to go into the factory on Monday for training, with production expected to restart on Tuesday.
Dr Emma Fletcher, Associate Director of Public Health and the Chair of the IMT, said, “The IMT considered the risk assessments and were satisfied that the factory should be able to reopen from Monday, August 31.
“The majority of staff will be able to return from Monday, August 31. However, those who have had positive tests themselves, or those who live with a positive case, must follow the specific self-isolation guidance they have been given and not return to work until their period of isolation is over.”
She added: “The IMT also considered the reintroduction of indoor care home visiting across Tayside which was paused on Monday, August 24. After careful consideration, we agreed that this pause on indoor visiting should continue currently to ensure we are doing everything we can to protect care home residents, staff and their families. The decision will be reviewed in the middle of next week.”
