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Tea Origin Responses to Covid-19 Outbreak

In a time when the whole world is battling against the COVID 19 virus fever, tea professionals all over the globe would be curious to be updated on the latest situation in Tea origins. The Tea Association of the USA had issued the following update on tea origin responses to the Covid-19 pandemic:

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Sri Lanka:

India:

Kenya:

  • Kenya now has 28 confirmed cases of coronavirus, the second highest in the region after Rwanda that has 41
  • “Social distancing is now our new norm, it is our new way of life,” President Kenyatta said on 25 March. He also announced a nationwide nighttime curfew.
  • Exempted are organisations rendering critical and essential services which include food dealers and transporters of farm produce
  • Tea producers have taken it that they are exempt as well and are currently seeking further clarification from the government
  • For more information, visit: https://agricultureauthority.go.ke/

China:

  • China reported no new domestic cases of coronavirus for three consecutive days (18-20 March) and has resumed work and production in every sector
  • Tea production is at full capacity
  • Foreign airlines have been limited to one flight per week as of 22 March
  • Government is beginning to allow internal travel and a return to work in light of several days of no new cases

Argentina:

  • On 20 March, the Argentine government announced a lockdown through 31 March
  • For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/2WKvbV3

The Tea Association of the USA will continue to share updates on tea origins, and tea industry overall, as information is available.

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References

  1. Original Post: https://www.teaandcoffee.net/news/24180/tea-origin-responses-to-covid-19-outbreak/
  2. The Tea Association of The USA: http://www.teausa.com/
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No 1 Ceylon Tea Exporter Pledges Rs. 100 million (USD 0.5 M) in Sri Lanka’s Battle Against COVID-19

In a situation when Sri Lanka is fighting against COVID 19 Virus, No 1 Ceylon Tea exporter (In volume), Akbar Brothers has donated Rs. 100 million through a number of relief measures to ensure that its employees and the local community are sustained and supported during this difficult time: Reported by Business News.

As President’s Media Unit had reported, With direct deposits and donations from organizations and individual donors the COVID – 19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund’s balance surpasses Rs. 242 million as at 31 Mar 2020. His Excellency The President Gotabaya Rajapaksa established this Fund on March 23 with RS 100 M.

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The Fund’s balance surpassed Rs. 242 million with the contributions of Rs.50 million by Akbar Brothers Pvt Ltd, Rs.10 million  by Financial Management Accounts Department of the People’s Bank, Rs.3 million by People’s Bank Pensioners Association, Rs 5 million each by People’s Leasing, Litro Gas Lanka Limited, Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation and Bank of Ceylon, Rs 8 million by The National Savings Bank.

In Akbar’s continued efforts to serve the people of Sri Lanka, the company affirmed its involvement in the construction of the New Health Centre in Chilaw.

Additionally an emergency response entailing food supplies, medical equipment and other replenishments has been organised for all is employees.

Relief packages including dry rations have been distributed among the workers and the local community including temples, churches, mosques and those in need around the vicinity.

The Board of Directors of Akbar Brothers said it was deeply grateful and proud of the unwavering cooperation of its staff and management for adhering to safety measures and hygiene protocol and that it was fully committed to its civic duty as a responsible corporate citizen of this country.

As Sri Lankans, we all must forward our heart-full gratitude to No 1 Ceylon Tea exporter, Akbar Brothers for being the highest private sector contributor for the battle against COVID 19 Virus.

A special account had been opened at the Corporate Branch of the Bank of Ceylon under the account number of 85737373. Local as well as foreign donors have made their contributions to the Fund. 

The Founder and The Chairman of Akbar Brothers (Pvt) Ltd., Deshamanya Shk. Abbas Akbarally (A Ceylon Tea Legend) passed away on 25th February 2020.

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References

  1. President’s Media Unit: http://www.pmdnews.lk/covid-19-fund-increases-further/
  2. More Information: https://www.businessnews.lk/blog/2020/03/31/akbar-brothers-pledges-rs-100-m-in-sri-lankas-fight-against-covid-19/