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Amazon Workers in Coventry Warehouse Tested for Tuberculosis Amidst Potential Outbreak Concerns

January 16, 2026 11:39 pm

Amazon Workers in Coventry Warehouse Tested for Tuberculosis Amidst Potential Outbreak Concerns

1. Initial Reports and Concerns

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<a href="https://www.world-today-journal.com/timor-leste-malaria-free-status-achieved-who-certification/" title="Timor-Leste: Malaria-Free Status Achieved - WHO Certification">Tuberculosis</a> Screening at Amazon Coventry Warehouse Following Potential Outbreak

Tuberculosis Screening at Amazon Coventry Warehouse Following‌ Potential Outbreak

Published: 2026/01/16 23:38:40

Initial Reports and Concerns

Reports surfaced in mid-January 2026 indicating that Amazon employees at the Coventry warehouse⁣ in the United Kingdom are⁢ undergoing tuberculosis (TB) screening. This‍ action follows concerns about a potential outbreak of the infectious disease within the⁣ facility. The initial reports originated from news sources monitoring the situation as reported ‍by‌ MTGamer.

Understanding Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is an⁣ infectious bacterial disease primarily‌ affecting the lungs, but it can also affect other parts of ⁣the body. It

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