A Kent Bridge business is confirming 11 cases of COVID-19 in its workplace.
The affected employees are members of Greenhill’s migrant workforce and all have been living in Chatham-Kent for at least four months and up to eighteen months.
Greenhill officials say the affected employees are experiencing mild symptoms and are in isolation.
Greenhill currently has 113 migrant workers living in C-K, from Jamaica, Mexico and Guatemala.
The vegetable producers released and confirmed the information themselves, saying there is nothing more important to Greenhill Produce than the health and safety of their workforce and community.
Fifteen migrant workers recently arrived at Greenhill Produce and were placed in isolation as per federal requirements.
Greenhill says none of those recently arriving employees have had contact with the affected employees or any other employees during their isolation.
Affected employees live in two of seven residences. They have been isolated as per public health guidelines and instruction.
Six of the cases were confirmed on April 22. All six were from Guatemala and have been Chatham-Kent residents for 18 months. The remainder of the positive cases have been confirmed since that time.
The Kent Bridge company is working closely with CK Public Health to manage the issue and has informed the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, who has offered their assistance and support.
Contact tracing has been completed for all of these individuals, and all 250 members of the Greenhill workforce have now been tested for COVID-19.
Thus far, three negative tests have returned. They expect to have the remaining results by mid-week.
Greenhill adds that containment of the virus and the recovery of staff are their top priorities.
As part of the food supply chain, Greenhill Produce remains committed to continuing operations in a safe, responsible and effective manner.
“We are proud to be able to help supply food to our local community and beyond during this time, and while this situation poses challenges, we are implementing substantial measures to continue to be able to do so safely,” says Greenhill. “We wish to thank CK Public Health and the municipality of Chatham-Kent for their assistance and support. We also wish to thank our staff. We are so appreciative of their efforts as we work together to adapt and overcome during this global issue.”
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