Monday, March 30, 2020 2:15 pm
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WAPAKONETA, Ohio (From news reports) -- Wapakoneta Mayor Tom Stinebaugh on Friday notified residents that a truck driver for Pratt Industries has reportedly tested positive for the novel coronavirus, while a second employee has since been sent home to self-quarantine for two weeks.
Stinebaugh said he learned of the situation from city employees who saw a sign posted at Pratt Industries. He says he has since talked with the Wapakoneta plant manager about the situation and is satisfied that the company, which makes recycled paper and corrugated boxes, is taking the necessary precautions that "isolated this problem from the very beginning."
"They took this thing seriously from the beginning," he said.
Stinebaugh said Pratt Industries is taking employees' temperature and allowing some staff to work from home. He does not anticipate taking action against the company, which is classified as an essential service.
"We're not having any problems out there," Stinebaugh said. "We assume all of our businesses in town are following the governor's orders. (The plant manager) assured me they started on that before the governor mandated it."
The Auglaize County Health Department became aware of the case via Facebook and could not comment on the specifics of the individual, who is not believed to be an Auglaize County resident.
Stinebaugh said he learned of the situation from city employees who saw a sign posted at Pratt Industries. He says he has since talked with the Wapakoneta plant manager about the situation and is satisfied that the company, which makes recycled paper and corrugated boxes, is taking the necessary precautions that "isolated this problem from the very beginning."
"They took this thing seriously from the beginning," he said.
Stinebaugh said Pratt Industries is taking employees' temperature and allowing some staff to work from home. He does not anticipate taking action against the company, which is classified as an essential service.
"We're not having any problems out there," Stinebaugh said. "We assume all of our businesses in town are following the governor's orders. (The plant manager) assured me they started on that before the governor mandated it."
The Auglaize County Health Department became aware of the case via Facebook and could not comment on the specifics of the individual, who is not believed to be an Auglaize County resident.