Colombo Dockyard PLC had enforced strict health guide lines and maintained high level of compliance since the beginning of Covid19 pandemic in the island, in order to protect our team, our clients and other stake holders from the virus, a statement from Colombo Dockyard PLC said.
“With the triggering of a new wave on October 4, the management further strengthened the preventive measure and enhanced the screening process with additional random PCR tests among our employees. With these random tests, two Covid Positive employees were detected on October 15 and 16 respectively, having direct links to the ill-fated Matugama AC Bus.
By October 20, altogether 23 employees have been tested positive for Covid-19 from 600 plus PCR Tests done and results of further 900 plus tests done on October 19 and 20 are awaited.
“All infected employees are under medical care and first contacts are under quarantine as per health guide lines. Arrangements have been made for the wellbeing of the affected families.”
“Entire yard has been disinfected and the operations have been limited only for essential service from October 17, onwards to facilitate further health screening and sanitization of premises.”
Detailed contact tracing, screening, isolation of immediate contacts are continuing under direct guidance of health authorities. All required steps have been taken to contain any further community transmission within the yard and among other stake holders.
“Limited operations are to be resumed from October 22, onward, with necessary clearance from health and other authorities.”
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