OKD closing its coal mines for six weeks over COVID 19

The OKD mining company has gradually started closing its two black coal mines in the Karviná region. The company’s management has ordered operation in the mines to be suspended for six weeks due to the spread of coronavirus infection among the miners. 850 miners and family members have tested positive for COVID 19 since the infection was first registered at the mines in mid-May. A skeleton staff of around 200 people will remain in the mines for routine work related to maintenance and safety.