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Boeing announced a two-week suspension of production operations in Puget Sound area facilities Monday in response to the spread of coronavirus in Washington state.

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This announcement comes one day after the news that a Boeing employee passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Boeing’s latest update reported 32 confirmed cases company-wide, 25 of which are employees based in Washington state.

A few Everett employees have spoken to and emailed 成人X站 Radio in the past week, citing concerns about working in close quarters that are not frequently cleaned, and not deep cleaned between shifts.

Production activities will start to be reduced Monday, but all employees are to report to their assigned shifts to receive further guidance. The suspension is set to begin Wednesday, March 25, and will last 14 days.

states “these actions are being taken to ensure the well-being of employees, their families, and the local community.” The company said it聽will continue to monitor the situation, and will conduct deep cleanings at all impacted sites.

“This necessary step protects our employees and the communities where they work and live,” said Boeing President and CEO聽Dave Calhoun. “We continue to work closely with public health officials, and we’re in contact with our customers, suppliers and other stakeholders who are affected by this temporary suspension. We regret the difficulty this will cause them, as well as our employees, but it’s vital to maintain health and safety for all those who support our products and services, and to assist in the national effort to combat the spread of COVID-19.”

Any Boeing employees who are able to work from home will continue to do so, and those who can’t will receive paid leave for the 10 working days in the two-week suspension.

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“We will keep our employees, customers and supply chain top of mind as we continue to assess the evolving situation,” Calhoun said. “This is an unprecedented time for organizations and communities across the globe.”

Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement following Boeing’s announcement Monday, applauding the company’s action.

鈥淚 spoke with Boeing Commercial CEO Stan Deal early this morning. I applaud Boeing鈥檚 decision to implement an orderly shutdown and continue to pay its workers during this difficult time,鈥� Inslee said. 鈥淣ow is a time for bold actions like these, and we will continue to look at what can be done statewide.鈥�