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Monday, May 11, 2020

Kroger Tests Frontline Workers

Working on testing in the supply chain.

Kroger launches COVID-19 testing for frontline workers
Free tests come as company ramps up expansion of drive-thru testing sites
Russell Redman 1 | May 04, 2020

The Kroger Co. has begun offering frontline workers free coronavirus tests, based on symptoms and medical need.

Kroger said Monday that its Kroger Health health care arm will provide the COVID-19 testing through a combination of self-administered kits and the company’s public drive-thru test sites. Just over a week ago, Kroger announced it was piloting site-specific testing for Kroger associates in Michigan and Colorado.

“At Kroger, the safety and health of our associates and customers remains our top priority during this unprecedented time,” Tim Massa, senior vice president and chief people officer at Cincinnati-based Kroger, said in a statement. “Our associates have worked tirelessly to provide communities continued access to fresh, affordable food. We are dedicated to providing support and gratitude to our associates across the country.” ... " 

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