Over 50,000 of Sri Lanka’s free trade zone (FTZ) workers are at risk of exposure to COVID-19 as a result of the unexpected Brandix apparel factory cluster which at last count was at 1,034 confirmed cases.

Programme Coordinator of Dabindu Collective Chamila Thushari told EconomyNext that despite the prevalent situation in the country, factories in the Katunayake FTZ have pressured employees into reporting to work.
 
“There are about 84 companies in the FTZ employing about 50,000 people. This will cause the virus to spread in the entire FTZ, risking the health of all employees.” she said, stopping short of naming the companies.

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