PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
A Staff of ArcelorMittal Liberia Tests Positive for Coronavirus
BUCHANAN (14th May, 2020) ─ ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) informs the public that a member
of its workforce in Buchanan has tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
This positive result comes after the person originally tested negative 14 days ago on 30th April 2020.
Even though the earlier test was negative, the employee and family have remained in
precautionary isolation since that time and will continue in isolation following this new test. The
family is feeling well and not showing any symptoms. ArcelorMittal Liberia is providing all
necessary support.
Contact tracing was launched at the time to track those with whom the staff might have come in
contact with, and a number of staff were placed in precautionary isolation. Their condition has
been monitored by suitably qualified doctors, with none displaying symptoms of Covid19.
The relevant county and national health authorities are closely involved and the County Health
Team is overseeing management of the case.
An investigation is ongoing to establish the possible source of infection.
AML had planned for this possible scenario and put in place stringent measures throughout our
three-county Concession. These regulations are aimed at limiting the spread of the disease and
include:
• Mandatory wearing of face masks
• Setup of handwashing facilities
• Enforcement of social distancing measures
• Closure of businesses operating in the Concession at 3pm daily
• Working from home (where possible)
As a responsible business partner to Liberia and a company that places high importance on the
health, safety and wellbeing of its workforce and the public, AML has been a pro-active key
player in the fight against the Coronavirus.
The Company has also ordered additional medical supplies and equipment for our hospitals and
is also supporting the fight against COVID-19 at the community, county, and governmental
levels.
An overriding commitment to the health and safety of our people as well as contributing beyond
our own operations is a fundamental part of our business values and who we are as a company.
We will continue to work closely with our partners and stakeholders throughout this crisis.