NHS Borders has been testing staff for coronavirus
MORE NHS Borders staff members have tested positive for coronavirus.
The latest results were published by the health board at 1pm on April 7.
A total of 49 workers have been found to have the virus so far - almost a third of those tested.
Meanwhile, 90 employees have returned negative results, with 17 outcomes pending.
Director of nursing and acute services Nicky Berry said: "In order to maintain business continuity across the organisation, staff testing has been in place within NHS Borders since March 18.
"The test is a throat and nasal swab which must be undertaken within 72 hours of symptom onset."
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