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According to the sales network, there is constant contact with a sick Maxima employee, who is now in self-isolation. The interior of the Maxima store in Ariogala is completely disinfected.
“Although no close COVID-19 contacts were identified last week with other colleagues working at the same Maxima store, we consulted with NVSC to take additional security measures to ensure employee safety and initiated a preventive employee investigation. of COVID-19.
Of the 27 workers screened, 1 was currently diagnosed with an asymptomatic disease. The employee assigned to COVID-19 is in self-isolation, and the Maxima X store in Ariogala has undergone additional management and definition of the premises, as well as disinfection of access to the store ”, says Ernesta Dapkienė , Director of the Department of Communication and Image of Maxima.
Both workers who were assigned COVID-19 had no contact because they worked different shifts.
“We consult with NVSC specialists who conduct epidemiological investigations and, if necessary, we will take all recommended actions,” emphasized E. Dapkienė.
The Maxima employees who work in Ariogala were screened preventively on September 23. The research was paid for by the company itself.
The workshop facilities where the COVID-19 infected worker worked were cleaned and disinfected. Carts, baskets, and other surfaces are also regularly disinfected in accordance with the strictest hygiene requirements for handling COVID-19.
“Employees are presented with additional recommendations to avoid direct contact with each other and to maintain a safe distance. During work, protective masks and rubber gloves are worn, which are changed regularly, ”says E. Dapkienė.
Temperature is measured daily for Maxima employees. If employees feel unwell, have symptoms of a cold or the flu, they are asked to stay home.
According to E. Dapkienė, as the number of COVID-19 cases in the country increases, the coronavirus can affect everyone, so it is important that safety requirements are met.
“We believe that the preventive protection measures we have taken will help prevent the spread of COVID-19, but it is no less important that each of us feel responsible not only for our own safety, but also for the safety of those around us. Therefore, we ask our customers to be attentive: in stores do not forget to wear protective masks, disinfect hands and use free disposable gloves that can be found at the entrance ”, emphasizes E. Dapkienė.
Maxima has special coronavirus insurance for its current and future employees.
A total of 18 Maxima workers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, 16 of whom have fully recovered and returned to work. To date, 629 Maxima employees have been investigated for COVID-19. Currently 11 employees are still waiting for a test response, 5 of them are registered for prevention purposes, when Lithuanian municipalities organize preventive examinations.
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