Maxima employees diagnosed with COVID-19 infection in Vilnius, Kaunas, Lentvaris, Joniškis and Biržai

“As the COVID-19 infection spreads faster and faster in the country every day, we are also seeing a significant increase in the number of cases among our employees. The coronavirus was detected yesterday by eleven Maxima employees who are being cared for at home. Employees who had potentially close contact with colleagues with COVID-19 were isolated. Store facilities and other units where coronavirus-infected workers worked have also been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected internally. We consulted with the National Center for Public Health and we take all recommended preventive actions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 ”, says Ernesta Dapkienė, Director of the Department of Communication and Image of the Maxima retail chain.

An employee of a food production workshop in Vilnius, who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 disease, last visited the workplace on Friday, October 23. He underwent a COVID-19 test on October 27. During the epidemiological diagnosis, two potentially close contacts with colleagues were identified. The employees were isolated by themselves.

A Maxima XXX employee in Kaunas Akropolis was diagnosed with COVID-19 on October 27. He was last at work on October 26. The two colleagues who may have had contact isolated themselves.

Coronavirus infected in Lentvaris, Geležinkelio str. An employee of the Maxima X store in 11A has been isolating herself since last Thursday, October 22, because she was in contact with a colleague who was diagnosed with COVID-19 infection. He was tested for COVID-19 on October 27. Since the employee has been in isolation for some time, she had no close contacts.
The Maxima X stores located in Biržai, Vabalninko str. 8A, a worker diagnosed with COVID-19 visited the workplace for the last time on Thursday, October 22. They tested him for COVID-19 on October 26. A colleague, who may have had contact, isolated herself.

COVID-19 infection was also detected in 6 more employees in Joniškis. In the Maxima XX store here, Upytės str. On the 19th, after the first identified cases of COVID-19, colleagues who may have been in contact with patients self-isolate themselves since last week.

A total of 52 Maxima workers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 infection since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, of whom 24 have fully recovered and returned to work. To date, 895 employees of the Maxima retail chain have been investigated for COVID-19. Currently, 54 employee test responses are still pending.

Maxima stores and other locations where COVID-19 staff have been ill have been completely disinfected.

“Today, we meet extremely strict hygiene requirements: shopping carts, baskets and other miscellaneous surfaces are regularly sanitized, and fresh air circulation is increased for store ventilation. Employees are informed of additional recommendations for avoid direct contact and maintain a safe distance. We also encourage our employees to test for COVID-19 for prevention purposes in all municipalities that only organize such tests, “says E. Dapkienė.

Maxima has special coronavirus insurance for its current and future employees. Employees receive the necessary protective equipment: medical masks or safety shields, gloves, hand sanitizing fluids. 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.

Shoppers are asked to keep a safe distance in stores, remember to wear protective masks, disinfect their hands, and wear free disposable gloves available at the entrance.

A free mask is available at no charge to all Maxima stores. This procedure is valid until November 11. In the municipalities of the country where the quarantine is applied, the flow of buyers to the stores is restricted.