Kossan Rubber Industries will close an affected plant until 30 December after an additional 563 positive Covid-19 cases were reported.
The rubber glove manufacturers said another 7,000 employees were screened for Covid-19 after a statement was released following the detection of 427 positive cases at the premises of one of its plants on 16 December, as reported by Bernama.
Employees in the affected premises have since been sent for re-screening. “Arising from the subsequent screening, an additional 563 positive cases were detected as at 21 December 2020. Due to the continuous efforts in mitigating, containment, and prevention of the widespread pandemic, the affected plant premises will remain closed until 30 December 2020,” said the statement.
“We view the pandemic and public health situation seriously and will ensure the safety and health of all stakeholders.” Kossan said the Covid-19 situation will be closely monitored and the re-screening exercise will continue on an ongoing basis.
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