Oppo halts work at Noida unit after staff test positive

NEW: Chinese handsetmaker Oppo said it has suspended its manufacturing at the Greater Noida plant after some employees tested positive for Covid-19, and is awaiting test results of all 3,000 employees.

Earlier on Sunday, six Oppo factory employees were reportedly found to be Covid-19 positive. “...we have suspended all operations at our manufacturing facility in Greater Noida and initiated Covid testing for 3,000+ employees, for which results are awaited,” an Oppo spokesperson said in a statement to ET.

“Will only allow employees with negative test results to resume office following all safety protocols,” the spokesperson said. “We are undertaking stringent measures to keep the employees safe and disinfecting the premises.”