Irish Dog Foods closes Naas plant after employees test positive to Covid-19
Irish Dog Foods has temporarily closed its production facility in Naas, Co. Kildare, to allow for a deep cleaning after a number of its employees tested positive to Covid-19.
In a statement to AgriLand, a spokesperson for the company said:
“Irish Dog Foods has been informed that a number of our employees in Naas have tested positive for Coronavirus/Covid-19.
“The individuals involved are now self isolating and we remain in contact with them to ensure they have the support they require.
We are working closely with the the HSE [Health Service Executive] and will continue to follow its advice at all times in how we manage this issue. In consultation with the HSE, we have closed the facility in question to enable a deep cleaning to be carried out.
“Staff well-being and safety is paramount for our company and we have a full range of measures in place including appropriate PPE [personal protection equipment], enhanced cleaning and hygiene regimes, social distancing measures, temperature screening and regular staff health and hygiene training and communications to help combat the virus,” the spokesperson concluded.
85 confirmed Covid-19 cases in Ireland yesterday
Yesterday, Thursday, July 30, the Health Protection Surveillance Centre was informed that one patient diagnosed with Covid-19 in Ireland has died.
There has now been a total of 1,763 Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland, the centre added.
As of midnight, Wednesday, July 29, the HPSC has been notified of 85 confirmed cases of Covid-19. There is now a total of 26,027 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland.
The HSE is working to identify any contacts the patients may have had to provide them with information and advice to prevent further spread.
