MEDIACOM-RELEASE-FARMERS-TRADING-COMPANY
Farmers Trading Company Limited Managing Director, Wayne Walden today confirmed the company has been working closely
with the public health service to ensure tuberculosis protocols are being followed.
"Since being notified of a former staff member's death from tuberculosis, Farmers has closely followed public health
service instructions. Reports that six employees have the disease are incorrect. Five team members have merely tested
positive to having been in contact with tuberculosis and will be fully monitored to ensure they do not contract the
disease.
"In addition, the public health service has assured the staff members affected they pose absolutely no risk to the
public. The company is more than satisfied with this assurance. As is company policy, we have offered counselling to our
Lambton Quay team following the death of their colleague and the subsequent health issues raised.
"Farmers Trading Company is extremely grateful for the swift response and high level of professionalism offered by the
Hutt Valley Health team," Mr Walden said.
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