By Brian Konrad

Workers and close contacts self isolating

Methanex confirms positive COVID 19 tests for two workers

Sep 14, 2020 | 7:23 AM

MEDICINE HAT — Two workers at the Methanex plant in Medicine Hat have tested positive for COVID 19. The company says both workers and their close contacts are isolating, as per provincial health requirements. Methanex says it has implemented it’s Rapid Response Plan, which includes notifying employees and working with Alberta Health services. The plant is also operating with extensive COVID 19 safeguards, protocols and controls. Here is the complete statement from Methanex this morning.

“We can confirm that two workers at our Medicine Hat plant site have tested positive for COVID-19. Both workers and their close contacts are isolating as per the provincial health requirements.

Our top priority is the health, safety and well-being of our employees, contractors and the community. We have implemented our Rapid Response Plan, which includes notifying our employees, working with Alberta Health Services, collecting the necessary contact tracing information to assist the health authority and mobilizing our response to reduce the risk to workers and the community.

Our primary objective is to contain and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Methanex is operating with extensive COVID-19 safeguards, controls and protocols in place at the plant site that meet and exceed government and health authority guidance. These include:

• COVID-19 site pre-access health screening for all workers
• Round the clock on-site hygiene and sanitation measures
• Mandatory surgical mask use and other personal protective equipment
• Physical distancing and all recommended hygiene practices
• Protective barriers to limit exposure between workers
• Additional entrance and exit gates
• Limiting the number of non-essential workers on site

WHAT'S ON

Here is what's on this weekend in Medicine Hat and area: Dec. 13-15

13h ago

IN THE COMMUNITY

Medicine Hat's Mustard Seed adding new shelter spaces at Alberta government's request

Dec 12, 2024

HOLIDAYS

Medicine Hat Kiwanis hosting Christmas dinner, applications due Friday

Dec 12, 2024

We recognize and understand that the public may have questions. We are committed to open and transparent sharing of information as it becomes available while respecting any legal and privacy restrictions.”