DIAM COVID-19 Weekly Case Count & Vaccine Info (April 23-30, 2021)
Weekly COVID-19 Case Update
DENSO International America, Inc.
We have had three (3) positive diagnoses in the past week for DIAM Southfield. Two have been working from home, and one was last onsite on April 23 in Buildings 1, 2 and 4.
There also was one (1) case reported at the DLMI Belleville Warehouse. This associate was last onsite on April 23.
All necessary areas at DIAM and DLMI have been disinfected and associates who were in close contact with these individuals have been notified.
DENSO in North America
This week, 33 positive COVID-19 diagnoses were reported at DENSO affiliates in North America. This brings our total reported positive diagnoses to 3,073 across Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Overall case rates continue to flatten, although we are closely monitoring the spread of COVID variants due to travel and other loosening restrictions. Please continue to seek out vaccination opportunities, wear a mask over your nose and mouth, keep social distance and avoid large, indoor gatherings.
| Country | This Week’s Cases | Total Positive Diagnosis | Number of Deaths | Exposed in Community | Exposed at DENSO | Unable to Determine | Under Investigation |
| US | 30 | 1770 | 4 | 1748 | 14 | 8 | 0 |
| MX | 2 | 1288 | 4 | 1213 | 48 | 27 | 0 |
| CN | 1 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| NA TOTALS | 33 | 3073 | 8 | 2975 | 62 | 35 | 1 |
Exposed in Community – transmission attributed to community or home
Exposed at DENSO – transmission attributed to DENSO site contact
Unable to Determine – cannot confidently determine the source of exposure after thorough investigation (may have been exposed outside or inside of work)
Under Investigation – investigation is on-going both internally as well as with county health departments.
For more information about DENSO’s safety protocols, view the Risk Minimization Toolkit (password: denso2020).
COVID-19 Vaccine: Will DENSO change its policies for vaccinated associates?
DENSO will continue to follow CDC guidelines for protecting our associates, but there will be a delay between CDC updates and DENSO policy changes. For example, the CDC released guiding principles for people who have been fully vaccinated this week. These changes do not immediately affect individual employers, but several policy changes are under review. Associates should continue to follow existing DENSO Risk Minimization guidelines until notified otherwise.
Let’s Learn Together: Do DENSO safety guidelines change when local/state government restrictions do?
As vaccination rates increase, some state and local government orders may change policies in your community, but DENSO sets its own company safety policies to protect associates at work. DENSO policies for masking, cleaning and social distancing will continue to follow CDC guidelines. We must remain committed to protecting ourselves and each other. COVID-19 safety policies, including face masks, are required at all DENSO North America sites. We recommend that you follow all best practices for COVID safety in the community, and strongly encourage you to get vaccinated at your first opportunity.