Fourteen workers at a chocolate factory have tested positive for Covid-19.

The Kinnerton Confectionery site in Fakenham in Norfolk employs more than 600 people.

Site director Michael Artt said in a statement that the outbreak had had a “limited” impact on production, with some packing work transferred to sister factories.

He said a “wide range of control measures” are in place.

Mr Artt said: “With the increase in incidence of Covid-19 across the region, a small number of our colleagues have tested positive – currently 14 out of a total workforce of over 600 people.

“The welfare of our colleagues is a primary concern and we are in regular contact with those affected to ensure they are supported.

“We are working proactively with the local public health team and Norfolk County Council, who are very supportive of our actions.

“There has been a limited effect on production, but we have been able to mitigate the impact to customers by transferring some packing work to our sister factories.

“A wide range of control measures are in place across the site, based on risk assessment.

“These include increased hand-washing and sanitising, enhanced cleaning, social distancing measures such as physical segregation screens and one-way systems, the use of personal protective equipment and modified shift times to prevent congestion.

“The safety and wellbeing of our colleagues is our number one priority and we continue to regularly review our protocols to maintain a Covid-safe environment.”