Masterbrand Suspends Operations After Worker Tests Positive For COVID-19

FROM LOCAL SOURCES

FERDINAND -- Masterbrand has announced it is suspending operations temporarily after an employee tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, according to a message sent to employees of the company's Ferdinand plant.

That statement says the employee reported to work on March 31st.  No other information is being released about the employee.


Normal operations are scheduled to continue April 13th.

In a statement, a company spokesperson said,“On April 8, we were made aware that an employee working at the plant has tested positive for COVID-19. This employee was last present at our Ferdinand facility on March 31. We are ensuring that all associates who may have been in prolonged close contact with the individual will isolate and monitor symptoms for 14 days. We have also decided to temporarily close the Ferdinand facility for additional cleaning and sanitation. We will resume normal operations on April 13.

Our thoughts are with our employee and their family. We are continuously monitoring developments in Indiana to make sure we are protecting our workforce, their families, and the communities we call home.”