Grain Elevators feed mill shut temporarily after COVID cases

Ceylon Grain Elevators Plc (CGE) said yesterday that its feed mill operations had been temporarily suspended following the detection of COVID-19 in four employees. 

Following is the statement issued by the company:

“We wish to inform you that four staff members from CGE’s Feed Mill Business Unit, located at No. 15 Rock House Lane Colombo 15, tested positive for the COVID-19 virus on 31 October. Only one of the four staff members was at the premises at the time, and was immediately isolated from the rest of the staff and quarantined as per directives from the health authorities. The remaining three staff members were at home and have been placed on home quarantine. The company is rendering assistance to affected staff members to ensure their wellbeing.

“These cases were identified by on-site regular PCR tests, which are part of the precautionary measures implemented by the company. Production at the feed mill had stopped since 1 November and will be closed for four days. During this period, the company will conduct PCR tests for close contacts of the infected staff members and execute a thorough disinfection of the feed mill. All close contacts of confirmed cases have been advised to stay home and isolate themselves, to self-monitor and submit daily health report to the company.

“A backup production team is in place and will take over the feed mill production activities once the feed mill is open for operations.

“The company continues to keep up the containment routines and is working closely with respective authorities to ensure the impact is contained and community spread is minimised.

“CGE operates poultry farms located throughout the island, and its poultry processing plant is located in Seeduwa. These operations remain fully operational with normal business activities.”