This distribution is part of the consignment of 85,500 masks received from Puertos del Estado.

It is an approved material that meets the highest efficiency standards.

Valencia, 21st April 2020.- The Authority of Valencia (PAV) has carried out the third distribution of protective masks among the port staff of the Valencia, Sagunto and Gandia facilities. This distribution is part of the consignment of 85,500 masks the PAV has received from Puertos del Estado. It is an approved material that meets the highest efficiency standards.

The distribution of these masks is being carried out according to the needs with the aim of reaching stevedores, pilots, tugs, port police and PAV personnel who, since the beginning of the State of Alarm, have been developing their activity to guarantee the supply to the Valencian and Spanish supply chain.

Health guidelines

In addition, Valenciaport continues to disseminate in its three port facilities (Valencia, Sagunto and Gandia) the guidelines for good practices in work centers elaborated by the Ministry of Health to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. These guidelines include measures to be taken before going to the workplace, staying at home if any symptoms of the disease are shown, as well as travel measures, including using a private vehicle or respecting the 2-meter safety distance on public transport.

The guidelines of the health authorities also include measures to guarantee the interpersonal distance of approximately 2 meters at the entrance and exit, in the common areas and, in general, at the workplace. The guidelines are supplemented by measures for employees, for cleaning workplaces and for waste management.