The Chinese handset manufacturer, along with others like Vivo, had resumed the operations on Friday after it got permission from the UP government to open up the factory with around 30% of its workforce That's approximately 3,000 out of its 10,000-strong staff in Kasna, Greater Noida.
"We have been asked not to come to the factory as six COVID-19 cases have been confirmed at our manufacturing unit in Greater Noida. The company has asked us to stay at home till further notice," an OPPO worker told IANS on the condition of anonymity.
The company has sent samples of all employees who have to join work for coronavirus testing.
"As an organisation that places the safety of all employees and citizens at the forefront, we have suspended all operations at our manufacturing facility in Greater Noida and initiated the COVID 19 testing for over 3,000 employees, for which results are awaited," Oppo said in a late night statement on Sunday.
Oppo said it will only allow employees with negative test results to resume office following all safety protocols.
"We are undertaking stringent measures to keep the employees safe and disinfecting the premises," the statement said.
(With PTI and IANS inputs)
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