(Note: This story went to press before the Alabamian was able to confirm that a second Clayton Homes employee had tested positive for COVID-19. For more on this second diagnosis, click here.)
WINSTON COUNTY - A confirmed case of Coronavirus-2019 affecting an employee at a Clayton Homes plant in Addison has brought to light the effect the virus outbreak is having on jobs and the overall economy.
The employee, who lives in Cullman County, had not been at work in over a week, when the employee received the confirmation of having COVID-19, which is running rampant in the state, exceeding over 900 cases with at least 13 related deaths by press time.
As COVID-19 cases continue to soar, officials at Clayton have assured the public that the issue was handled with the safety of the employees and their families being first and foremost.
“We are committed to supporting this team member, as well as protecting their privacy,” noted Caitlyn Crosby, media relations manager for Clayton Homes.
“Due to the possibility of potential exposure, all team members were immediately sent home and the facility closed, while a deep cleaning was performed,” Crosby said last week when the test for the employee came back positive.
Plans were for team members to remain at home the remainder of last week, and those who had direct contact with the individual who tested positive, to be self-quarantined for 14 days, she said.
During the temporary closure, employees were to receive additional paid time-off, Crosby stated.
See complete story in the Northwest Alabamian.
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