SIRIM Employee Tests Positive For Covid-19, Workers & Visitors To Do Temperature Scans Upon Entering

Based on a report by Bernama, SIRIM Berhad confirmed yesterday (10th March), that an employee at the office has been tested positive for Covid-19. The company released a statement announcing that they have carried out preventive steps in order to avoid any possibility or risk of the virus spreading.

All workers that have come in close contact with the infected employee have underwent temperature scans and self-quarantine for 14 days as implemented by the Health Ministry.

“The affected area has been sanitised. We have also taken additional measures like providing hand sanitisers at public places inside the SIRIM building and at all the offices,” SIRIM said in a statement.

“All visitors are required to go through a temperature scan at every entrance. The building has to be kept clean, and visitors should steer clear of crowded and public places everyday. We will continue to beware of the Covid-19 threat and take necessary steps to ensure the safety of our workers, customers and shareholders.”

Besides the one case, the SIRIM building has not been affected by the disease. What do you think about this? Let us know in the comments!

 

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