The plant of Bodyline (Pvt) Ltd, Horana would be closed until further notice and re-commenced only after extensive PCR tests are carried out on the contacts of an employee who was tested positive for COVID-19, the management said. In a statement, the management said precautions have been taken at Bodyline to ensure the safety of its employees. “During a routine round of PCR testing, we were informed by the Horana MOH that one of our team members tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday,” it said. Upon confirmation from the Health authorities, the management of Bodyline has decided to close the plant on Saturday and identify and trace close contacts of the affected employee. “Approximately 200 team members who were associated with the affected team member were placed on self-quarantine with arrangements made for PCR tests in collaboration with the health authorities. “From these 200 team members, PCR tests were carried out in collaboration with the health authorities on 145 of the closest contacts. “On Sunday, of the 145 tests carried out on these close contacts, 19 more team members were confirmed as positive for COVID-19. Accordingly, a decision was taken to close the plant until further notice. “We will continue to monitor the situation proactively in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and take necessary action to prevent the spread of this virus within our facilities and in the communities we operate in,” the management said.