Fashion house Prada said on Thursday it had restarted production at several sites across Italy after almost two months of strict lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
) and Valentino, have partially reopened activities in Italy since April 20, with more businesses in the country due to restart from May 4.
Prada said the safety measures at its sites also included reduced working hours or staggered shifts, as well as temperature testing and the supply of protective kits. From April 28, the company is carrying out antibody testing for all employees who have returned to work and those testing positive will also receive a viral test. Both tests are done on site.
“The company’s entire workforce will receive serological testing on a monthly basis, with no end date currently set for the screening programme,” it said in a statement. The company, which is paying for all tests conducted on its staff, will also extend the screening process to the family members of any employee testing positive, it said.
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