Adidas said one of its employees at its headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany has tested positive for the coronavirus.
“We can confirm that an Adidas employee in Herzogenaurach, Germany has been tested positive for the Coronavirus and is now receiving the appropriate medical care,” the company said in a media statement. “As a precautionary measure, employees who are considered to be at risk because of close contact with that individual have been informed and were sent home immediately the day before yesterday, March 4, as was the affected employee. The affected employees will stay in home-quarantine for 14 days or can return to work if the test result is negative.”
The company added that critical office areas at its headquarters were deep-cleaned last Wednesday evening to make the workplace safer for those that work onsite.
“We continue to assess each situation on a case-by-case basis to determine what measures are necessary for our employees’ safety and wellbeing,” the company said.
Photo courtesy Adidas Headquarters, Herzogenaurach, Germany
