Covid-19 infections detected at all industrial zones in Danang

Four employees at four different firms in Hoa Khanh, Van Don, Tho Quang and Hoa Cam industrial parks in Danang have been tested positive for SARS-CoV-2.

Four employees at four different firms in Hoa Khanh, Van Don, Tho Quang and Hoa Cam industrial parks in Danang have been tested positive for SARS-CoV-2.

  

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According to the trade union of hi-tech and industrial zones in Danang, four firms with positive patients are Mane-K Company which has 400 workers, Sinaran with 500 workers, Matrix with 2,000 workers and Danang Sea-products Import-Export Corporation with 800 labourers.

Mane-K has suspended operation since July 31 while three other companies are still in operation. Danang CDC has worked with related agencies to control the spread of the virus, disinfect the factories and quarantine people close to the patients.

Danang has over 77,000 employed workers. After news about the first patient in Danang was announced last week, firms have implemented preventive measures to ensure safety for employees and operation such as taking body temperatures, wearing face masks, washing hands and keeping distance.

Many people have called on firms to let employees stay home to self-isolate for 14 days. However, Dinh Thi Thu Ha, vice head of Danang Labour Union, said it was impractical.

"Letting employees stay home for 14 days will push firms, especially firms that are rushing to complete orders, to the brink of bankruptcy and employees will not have wages. Many may be unemployed for a long time," she said.

Huynh Duc Tho, chairman of Danang People's Committee, issued a directive on August 1 to ask all localities to implement preventive measures and asked firms at industrial parks to ease production schedule and adjust business plans.