Regarding recent reports surrounding the closure of one its facilities in Thulhiriya, MAS reiterates that the company is proactively working with the Government Health Authorities in a transparent and cooperative manner.
The facility was closed by MAS based on PCR test results revealing 380 positive employees at the plant, while 1,505 employees tested negative in an aggressive testing programme initiated by the Company. These tests were carried out by a Government approved private hospital, and all results have been provided to the local authorities.
The facility will only be reopened after consultation with the local health authorities and after the prescribed sanitization procedures are completed. All information and data requested by the Health Ministry as well as the Labour Ministry regarding the Thulhiriya facility and its health protocols have been handed over and the Company will cooperate fully with any further requests.
“We have seen recently during this third wave of COVID-19 that the number of employees testing positive increases directly in line with the absolute number of tests conducted at certain plants.
After the recent developments at the Thulhiriya facility, MAS consulted with the Director General of Health Services to determine the recommended way forward in such situations as well as the level of testing that is to be carried out at our plants during C-19”, a company spokesperson said.
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