GREENSBORO, N.C. — A worker at ITG Brands tested positive for COVID-19 prompting the tobacco company to temporarily close its Greensboro plant on Market St. for deep cleaning.
Spokesperson Mark Smith says the infected employee hasn't been at work for a week. He said ITG learned about the illness today.
According to Smith, the county health department said the facility could continue to stay open but out of an abundance of caution, ITG decided to close it for deep cleaning at 8pm on Monday sending 150 employees home. Smith says the workers who were sent home will be paid. The cleanings are expected to continue overnight and into the morning. The Greensboro plant is expected to reopen at noon Tuesday.
ITG Brands says it had implemented safety measures weeks ago which include masks for all employees, temperature checks and increased cleanings.
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