All operations at the Greater Noida factory of smartphone company OPPO were suspended on Sunday, 17 May, after six workers at the factory tested positive for COVID-19. This comes after the factory had resumed operations on 8 May, reported news agency ANI.
The organisation stated that it is now having over 3,000 of its employees tested for the coronavirus.
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“As an organisation that places the safety of all our employees and citizens at the forefront, we have suspended all operations at our manufacturing facility in Greater Noida and initiated COVID-19 testing for 3,000+ employees, for which results are awaited.”OPPO’s statement, as reported by ANI
In its statement, the company added that it will only allow employees who test negative for COVID-19 to resume office and will adhere to all the safety protocols.
Meanwhile, the organisation is taking ‘stringent measures’ to keep the employees safe and disinfecting its premises.
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