The Oregon Health Authority Tuesday reported a coronavirus outbreak at Bob’s Red Mill in Clackamas County. The outbreak investigation began on May 27, OHA said.
In a statement from Bob’s Red Mill CEO Dennis Vaughn, the company said 14 employees at its Milwaukie production facility tested positive for COVID-19.
“All are home to rest and quarantine with full pay. We are hopeful for mild cases and speedy recoveries,” Vaughn said in the statement. “Upon positive testing, we immediately implemented contact tracing. Out of an abundance of caution, additional employees who may have been in contact despite social distancing are also at home to quarantine.”
OHA said the risk to the public from the outbreak is low, and it will release additional information in its weekly report Wednesday.
The company said it has not conducted its daily public tours of the mill since March.
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