It's making reassurances to its staff, suppliers and contractors.
A meat processing plant in the midlands has closed after four confirmed cases of Covid-19.
Dawn Meats in Kilbeggan says they defered production today and over the Bank Holiday weekend as it has taken the health, safety and welfare of employees, suppliers, contractors and visitors extremely seriously.
Less than 2% of staff have been affected by the illness.
Dawn Meats Statement to Midlands 103:
“Dawn Meats takes the health, safety and welfare of employees, suppliers, contractors and visitors extremely seriously. We have implemented a detailed series of measures to manage risks associated with Covid-19, and to maintain social distancing in our facilities in line with procedures recommended by the HSE and other Government agencies.
When we became aware of 4 confirmed cases of Covid-19 amongst workers in Kilbeggan we decided to defer production in the plant yesterday.
The cases reflect less than 2% of staff at the plant, however the decision was taken out an abundance of caution whilst we review the situation. No production was scheduled today or over the Bank Holiday Weekend, and no decision has yet been taken with regards to deferring any scheduled activity next week.
The decision will have no impact on our ability to supply customers or receive cattle from farmers throughout our network of plants in the country.”
It also says this will not impact its ability to supply customers or receive cattle from farmers throughout its network of plants in the country.
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