Kildare meat plant suspends work for two weeks after surge in Covid-19 cases
A meat processing plant in Co Kildare is to remain closed for two weeks.
O’Brien’s Fine Foods at Timahoe halted production last week after dozens of workers tested positive for coronavirus.
It was announced on Friday night that Kildare, along with counties Laois and Offaly, will face further lockdown restrictions for the next fortnight following a spate of cases.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has said he believes meat plants affected by the outbreak should not reopen on Monday.
He told RTE it is his personal view that it would be inappropriate for these factories to operate while other people are asked to restrict their movements.
In a statement on Sunday morning, O’Briens Fine Foods said it wished to reaffirm that in line with public health guidance, normal operations at its Timahoe plant will not resume for the 14-day incubation period.
It stopped production on Wednesday night after a number of workers tested positive.
The statement said: “In consultation with the HSE, our warehousing facility and minimal related operations will function at significantly reduced capacity levels to manage perishable goods.
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