The J.D. Irving Ltd. sawmill near Truro, N.S., said it received notice on Wednesday afternoon that two more employees have tested positive for the new coronavirus, bringing the total number of employees infected to three.
The mill said it will shut down temporarily. The first case at the sawmill was confirmed by the company on Saturday. “The individuals have been assessed by medical professionals and are self-isolating at home while they recover,” J.D.
Irving said in a statement. According to the company, one worker was last at the sawmill on March 23 and the second worker was last on-site on March 26. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] The company said the two workers have not been at the sawmill
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