Cllr Sir Steve Houghton CBE, Leader of Barnsley Council, said: "Firstly, I'd like to wish those who have contracted the virus a speedy recovery. ASOS made us aware that since the outbreak, nine their workers had tested positive for the virus. They followed, or are following the self-isolation guidance from the Government. As a matter of caution, we have contacted Public Health England to advise them of the cases.
"Our Regulatory Services team have been making regular unannounced visits to the site to ensure the safety of staff. The company has put various measures in place to protect staff, and has quickly taken on board and acted on all advice and suggestions to improve things further.
It is important to remember that ASOS has a large workforce and this is a global pandemic. When employees test positive for the disease, it does not necessarily mean they contracted it at work."
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ASOS Plc is a United Kingdom-based global fashion retailer. The Companyâs segments include the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States and the Rest of the World. It has approximately 17 own brands, including ASOS Design, ASOS Edition, ASOS 4505, ASOS Luxe, As You, Collusion, Topshop Topman, Miss Selfridge, HIIT, Dark Future, Unrvlld Spply, Crooked Tongues, Day Social and Actual. The Company sells products across the world and has Websites targeting countries that include the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands, Denmark and Poland. The Companyâs warehouse network includes four fulfillment centers and five returns centers, enabling them to provide next day delivery to the majority of its global customer base. Its Barnsley and Lichfield warehouses service both the United Kingdom and Rest of World territories, with Eurohub servicing Europe and Atlanta servicing North America.