Local NewsNews Purity Bakeries confirms three positive COVID-19 cases, staff receiving care by Barbados Today 12/02/2021 written by Barbados Today Updated by Sandy Deane 12/02/2021 1 min read A+A- Reset Coronavirus virus outbreak and coronaviruses influenza background as dangerous flu strain cases as a pandemic medical health risk concept with disease cells as a 3D render Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 173 Three employees of Purity Bakeries have tested positive for COVID-19, prompting the company to close operations today. In a statement, the company said it has stepped up precautions to ensure the continuing safety of its employees. “The affected employees are receiving the appropriate medical care in isolation and primary contacts already identified are in self-isolation and also being tested,” the company said. Purity Bakeries added that it is working in close consultation with the Covid-19 Monitoring Unit of the Ministry of Health, with a view to ensuring that the company can maintain production of its products, recognizing its critical role in the food supply chain. “The company remains confident in its ability to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in its plant, given its commitment to maintaining an industry standard hygienic environment that is subject to the most exacting food safety standards,” the statement added. Management said it recently met with all employees in a series of Covid-19 counselling sessions, and Purity Bakeries continues to enforce strict adherence to established protocols for preventing the transmission of Covid-19. You Might Be Interested In Crystal Beckles-Holder, 2nd runner up in regional competition GUYANA: Body of child found after gold mine collapses Barbadians asked to help with return tickets for Haitians These include the wearing of masks, regular hand washing and personal sanitisation, and the use of screens and social distancing protocols including during lunch breaks. The company said it has also increased the frequency of its regularly scheduled plant cleanings including between shifts, and this is further supplemented by an even more comprehensive overnight cleaning and sanitisation. “All of these steps have been approved by the Covid-19 monitoring unit which continues to monitor the ongoing measures within Purity Bakeries to eliminate any threat of Covid-19 to its employees or customers,” the company said. Barbados Today Stay informed and engaged with our digital news platform. The leading online multimedia news resource in Barbados for news you can trust. You may also like Update: Person of interest identified and charged 18/02/2025 Man remanded on firearm and ammunition charges 18/02/2025 Man charged with handling stolen property granted bail 18/02/2025