Glanbia is asking its farmer suppliers to immediately contact their Glanbia adviser if they or a member of their family are suspected or confirmed to have coronavirus (Covid-19).

It committed to continue collecting milk from any supplier in self-quarantine while following strict hygiene protocols.

In addition, Glanbia is asking farmers and drivers to follow hygiene protocols during fertiliser deliveries or milk samples to Glanbia facilities for testing.

To date, 33 cases of the virus have been confirmed on the island of Ireland, with 21 cases in the Republic of Ireland.

More advice can be found on the HSE website.

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