The Isle of Anglesey County Council is supporting key partners as they respond to the Coronavirus outbreak at the Two Sisters plant in Llangefni.
The Two Sisters Food Group today (Thursday, June 18th) temporarily closed the poultry processing plant for a period of 14 days, which will allow all employees to self-isolate and to be tested.
Public Health Wales is working in partnership with the employer, Anglesey Council, Health and Safety Executive and the Food Standards Agency to manage the incident. Other regional partners within the North Wales Resilience Forum are also supporting the broader emergency response efforts.
The County Council will be providing suitable sites in Llangefni and Holyhead to locate testing units for employees from Two Sisters. Local businesses are being made aware of the arrangements.
Council Leader, Councillor Llinos Medi, said, “Our thoughts are with Two Sisters employees and their families during this upsetting and uncertain time. I want them to know we’re working with all key agencies to do everything we can on their behalf.”
“With a significant number of confirmed Coronavirus cases amongst employees – this is a huge priority, not only for us on Anglesey, but for the whole of North Wales. Our staff are working closely with colleagues in Public Health Wales, which is leading on this outbreak, and taking positive action to bring it to an end as soon as possible.”
The North Wales Regional Test, Trace, Protect team is also responding to outbreak as a priority. All partner agencies involved are working together to support and advise the employer, and those employees who have tested positive, together with their contacts.”
Cllr Medi added, “The current public health guidance in relation to social distancing – staying two metres away from others; regular hand washing and working from home if you can remains as vital as ever.”
“I would also urge residents to continue to stay local and help protect Anglesey and Wales.”
Ends 18.6.20