Two members of staff at Ervia in Cork test positive for Covid-19

The news was confirmed just hours after it was revealed that a worker at Apple in Cork tested positive for the virus.

Two members of staff at Ervia have tested positive for coronavirus.

The news was confirmed just hours after it was revealed that a

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In a statement, Ervia, the parent company for Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) and Irish Water, confirmed they had been advised by two individuals that they have tested positive for the Coronavirus (Covid-19).

"Both recently returned home from an affected area in Europe," the statement said.

"The Crisis Management Team in Ervia has been meeting over the past number of weeks to co-ordinate the response across both businesses to ensure the safety and well-being of staff and maintenance of services.

"Ervia had protocols already established, these individuals self-isolated before being diagnosed and did not return to work following their trip abroad.

"Staff in Ervia have been notified of these developments."