On July 1, 64, Mr. Panlop Singhaseni, Governor of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, revealed that the situation of the COVID-19 epidemic in the canned pineapple factory Dole Thailand Co., Ltd. in Hua Hin District is still found.infected patientin the labor group Although there are not many But since it is a large factory, there are many employees. may increase the number of outbreaks So use Addera Hua Hin accommodation. It is a place of isolation, quarantine, and observation.
The CCC reports the situation of infected people in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, as of July 1, 1964, 34 new cases of coronavirus came from pineapple plant in Hua Hin district, the total of 780 in this cluster, with the outbreak since May 17, ’21.
While Dole Thailand Co., Ltd. issued a clarification on “Elevating measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infected employees at the Hua Hin factory Prachuap Khiri Khan Province
The book states According to the outbreak of COVID-19 at Dole factory, Dole Thailand Company, Prachuap Khiri Khan province in June last year, where the company has to isolate and detain high-risk employees. and low risk apart
and has coordinated with government agencies and provincial health officials so that all employees have been thoroughly tested for infection Along with cleaning and disinfecting both the factory, staff dormitory and surrounding communities to prevent the spread of the virus.
Now the company Found that employees who are at high risk during quarantine and some who have passed the detention period There is an increase in infection. Therefore, to prevent and reduce the chance of spreading the disease to other employees. and surrounding communities that have the opportunity to connect with Dole employees.
which is what the company Focusing on health care and well-being of employees and communities, the company decided to proactively raise the standard of protection. with details as follows:
1. Temporarily suspend operation of all types of production machinery in the factory for 7 days in order to reduce the chance of transmission of infection between employees in the production line.
2. Adjust the working methods of office staff and support departments to work from home until there is a change in policy.
3. Require COVID-19 testing for all low-risk and non-risk employees. as a proactive measure with repeated examinations every 7 days for a total of 3 times
In this regard, the escalation of such proactive preventive measures Effective from 1 July 2021 onwards. At the end of the specified period, the Company will consider the appropriate operating guidelines and in accordance with the situation at that time.
by raising the level of this measure In line with the practice guidelines set by provincial departments and public health officials.