April 23, 2020

Russian Fishery Co. conducts first stage of COVID-19 testing for employees

The Russian Fishery Company has expanded the list of measures to prevent the spread of of COVID-19 infection, and since April 22, has begun testing employees for coronavirus using the polymerase chain reaction method.

The polymerase chain reaction methodis one of the most accurate and reliable methods for diagnosing a viral infection as it allows detection of even a very small amount of the virus in biological material, said the company, which is Russia's largestpollock producer.

"Diagnosis is also effective at an asymptomatic stage, that makes it possible to identify COVID-19 when there will be no symptoms of an infectious disease (fever, cough, etc.), but the ability to transmit the virus to other people remains", it added.

RFC's CEO, Viktor Litvinenko, said, "The safety and health of employees is a key value of the company. We take a number of preventive measures to ensure the protection of health and prevent the spread of a new type of viral infection. Testing for COVID-19 by an accredited medical laboratory is among these measures".

The company has also implemented remote working, and employees are given recommendations and explanations on the prevention of the spread of the virus, as well as provided with personal protective equipment. Common areas on company vessels and in offices, and workplaces are regularly disinfected.

The complex of measures also includes monitoring the health of workers at home. Employees keep an electronic "Health Journal," which daily provides information on the state of health and well-being of relatives nearby.

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