Brandix says stringent measures taken to ensure safety of its employees

45 other workers of the facility have been quarantined immediately

Brandix said yesterday that they would continue to practice stringent measures in consultation with the health authorities after one of its employees tested positive with COVID-19.

We are grateful to the relevant authorities for their speedy response

It said in a statement that Brandix has detected that an apparel worker in its manufacturing facility in Minuwangoda is COVID-19 positive.

“The rigorous protocol implemented across Brandix, and the immediate response and support received from the PHI and relevant health authorities of Sri Lanka, enabled the early detection of the patient, ensuring her timely transfer to IDH for immediate treatment and mitigation of any further spread of the virus,” the statement said.

“We continue to assist the relevant authorities, seeking their counsel and extending our utmost co-operation throughout the process.all necessary measures to ensure complete containment of the virus have been implemented with immediate effect, including the rigorous disinfection of the affected work site.