Response to coronavirus disease 2019: Case study of one baking industry in Dhaka, Bangladesh

• Published in: Journal of agriculture and food research Vol. 2; p. 100077
• Main Authors: Jubayer, Md Fahad, Kayshar, Md Shahidullah, Al Emran, Md, Uddin, Md Nasir, Alam Soeb, Md Janibul
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier B.V 01.12.2020; The Author(s). Published by Elsevier B.V; Elsevier
• Subjects: Bangladesh; COVID-19; Food industry; Hygiene; Workers health; COVID-19; Bangladesh; Food industry; Hygiene; Workers health
• ISSN: 2666-1543; 2666-1543
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jafr.2020.100077

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) poses significant risks to health in the workplace for employees in the manufacturing sector of Bangladesh. A variety of preventive steps are being taken by many food industries to sustain their production during this period by ensuring food safety. In response to the current outbreak, early identification, preparedness for the growing threat, and employee well-being are of utmost importance. Food health is also a concern in this regard, as workers in the food industry remain close to food and packages. The risk of spreading the virus within the industry can be held to a minimum with timely action and concerted efforts. A study was carried out in one baking industry of Bangladesh to investigate their regular activities during the pandemic period. Until the writing of this report, there were no cases of COVID-19 among employees. Thus this case study shows how one baking industry in Bangladesh prepares and responds to the COVID 19 outbreak.