[Ferro-Alloys.com] FrontPageAfrica reported that ArcelorMittal Liberia informed the public that a member of its workforce in Buchanan has tested positive for the Coronavirus COVID19. This positive result comes after the person originally tested negative 14 days ago on 30th April 2020. Even though the earlier test was negative, the employee and family have remained in precautionary isolation since that time and will continue in isolation following this new test. The family is feeling well and not showing any symptoms. ArcelorMittal Liberia is providing all necessary support.

 

Contact tracing was launched at the time to track those with whom the staff might have come in contact with, and a number of staff were placed in precautionary isolation. Their condition has been monitored by suitably qualified doctors, with none displaying symptoms of Covid19.

 

The relevant county and national health authorities are closely involved and the County Health Team is overseeing management of the case.

 

An investigation is ongoing to establish the possible source of infection.