As the world closed a decade, everyone is excited to welcome year 2020. Work, social and everyday life seemed normal until a virus spread throughout the globe by the name of Covid-19; a pandemic that challenged all aspects of our lives.

Alico Industries took several steps to prevent the spread of the virus and still practice them having adapted to the “new normal” and, very importantly, maintained its commitments on deliveries to clients without compromise

1. Fully PCR screening of all employees without exception :

• A full onsite PCR testing campaign was initiated.
• Fully isolated and serviced quarantine areas created in the employee housing unit for both COVID-19 positive and those returning from overseas

• Several preventive measures were followed on regular basis:
  

• Restriction of entry and exit to the company’s site with strict procedures on 100% compliance.
• Social distancing, PPE requirements and constant monitoring applied throughout the company including housing, shop floors and offices.
• Hand Sanitizers distributed across the site and main entry/exit points, washrooms, canteen and kitchen areas. All visitors and employees are required to use them as they come in or leave the areas.
• In case an employee feels sick or show any similar symptoms (i.e. fever, cough, or shortness of breath), employee must notify the company immediately for further instructions and assistance from the EHS Team.

3. Alico industries premises are sanitized every day

• Daily deep cleaning and disinfection with steam machines are carried out of the entire company premises including employee housing, corridors, canteens, pantries, and main offices.

4. Covid-19 Vaccination Program for all employees and families

The Family Health Promotion Center set up an onsite facility at Alico Industries and was able to administer first dose of Sinopharm vaccine on 7^th January 2021 to almost all the employees (staff and workers). After 21 days for the second dose of vaccine, the company arranged transportation for employees to go to the designated vaccination centers with a near 100% coverage.