Amazon Confirms Tuberculosis Cases at Coventry Warehouse Amid Union Safety Concerns

Amazon has confirmed multiple cases of tuberculosis (TB) at its Coventry warehouse in the UK, prompting concern from the GMB union, which represents workers and is calling for a temporary shutdown to ensure safety. Amazon states the cases are non-contagious and is collaborating with the NHS and UK Health Security Agency to conduct employee screenings. TB, known as a 'Victorian disease' due to its 19th-century prevalence, primarily affects the lungs but can impact other organs if untreated. Operations continue amid ongoing health checks.