An Amazon Canada facility in Brampton, Ont., has been effectively shut down and all employees ordered to self-isolate for two weeks amid an ongoing outbreak of COVID-19. There have been more than 600 cases in total, with 240 identified in recent weeks, Loh told CBC News, reflecting "significant" growth. Effective SaturdayBroadly, the order requires everyone at the facility to self-isolate for two weeks, effective 12:01 a.m. Saturday. It also allows Amazon Canada time to consider additional operational changes recommended by Peel Public Health that may help prevent outbreaks in future, officials explained. 2:15"Nothing's more important than the health and safety of our employees and the communities we serve," he said.

Source: CBC News March 12, 2021 20:29 UTC