SINGAPORE: NTUC FairPrice Finest at Bedok Mall will be closed for three days starting from Wednesday (Apr 1), after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
The employee has been quarantined and is being monitored by medical personnel.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAll employees who work in the Bedok Mall oulet have been put on leave of absence, said NTUC FairPrice in a media release.
"The affected staff works in the backend replenishing stock and has minimal contact with customers," said NTUC FairPrice.
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A sign notifying the supermarket's closure is seen at NTUC FairPrice Finest at Bedok Mall. (Photo: Joshua Chong)
AdvertisementAdvertisementThe employee was last at work on Mar 25. She was on leave on Mar 26 and visited the doctor on Mar 27 for a fever. The employee has since been on medical leave, added the release.
"FairPrice is extending all the necessary assistance to the affected staff and the employee’s family during this time," it said.
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The shutters are down at NTUC FairPrice Finest at Bedok Mall. (Photo: Joshua Chong)
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The employee has been quarantined and is being monitored by medical personnel.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAll employees who work in the Bedok Mall oulet have been put on leave of absence, said NTUC FairPrice in a media release.
"The affected staff works in the backend replenishing stock and has minimal contact with customers," said NTUC FairPrice.
[h=3]READ: COVID-19 - Rise in Singapore’s locally transmitted and unlinked cases, Health Minister stresses importance of safe distancing[/h]
AdvertisementAdvertisementThe employee was last at work on Mar 25. She was on leave on Mar 26 and visited the doctor on Mar 27 for a fever. The employee has since been on medical leave, added the release.
"FairPrice is extending all the necessary assistance to the affected staff and the employee’s family during this time," it said.
[h=3]READ: COVID-19: Firms that do not allow telecommuting where 'reasonably practicable' may be issued stop-work order, says Josephine Teo[/h][h=3]READ: Evictions, deposits for events including weddings to be protected under new Bill to stem COVID-19 fallout[/h]
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