To the Vashon Community,

We feel it is important to get accurate information out to all of you.

We have had a temporary employee of Pacific Research Labs/Sawbones diagnosed with a confirmed case of COVID-19. Here are the facts about the case and what we are doing to protect our employees, their families, and the community to the best of our ability.

The employee diagnosed was a temp who lives in Tacoma and commuted to work on our company provided ride-share van. His last day on Vashon was March 6th. He was diagnosed on March 10th. All employees who also commute to work in the ride-share van from Tacoma are on a 14-day quarantine as are employees who worked in close contact with the temp employee.

Beginning in January, when news of the virus began to circulate, we started taking extra measures to keep our plant and office a clean and safe place to work, adding additional sanitizing and deep cleaning routines to our usual cleaning practices as well as additional hand-sanitizing stations at every entrance. This includes sanitizing surfaces, common areas, and equipment throughout the day. 

All employees have time-off and leave options available as needed for themselves, for caring for family members, and those who are able have the option of working from home. We will continue to closely monitor information and follow recommendations from the CDC and health department. 

We want you to know that the welfare of our PRL/Sawbones team, their families and our community are our top priority.

Thank you.