The WuXi Construction Campus in Dundalk will remain open during the current lockdown after it was deemed an essential site, the Argus has learned.
A spokesman explained that the Mullagharlin site meets the essential construction criteria and is continuing construction activity of contract manufacturing bio-pharma facilities in compliance with Government guidelines.
The company have also confirmed that it is a construction site with regard to a health-related project with relevance to Covid-19.
Modular labs currently under construction will, when completed, be engaged in Covid-19 testing for one of the main manufacturers.
The WuXi Biologics facility, which is set to become the largest contract manufacturing biologics facility in the world using single-use production technology, is about 85% completed. Site utilities have been handed over and are operational and the completed facility is scheduled to be handed over by Q3 2021 to prepare for trial production.
Larkhill Road in Sligo town has been closed in both directions after a fire broke out this morning.
It is understood asbestos is involved in the fire and the Sligo Fire Service is asking homeowners and businesses in a 150 metre radius of the fire to keep their windows and doors closed.
The fire occurred in a small garage and a small number of houses were also asked to evacuate.
Larkhill Rd in #Sligo town is closed in both directions as Fire service deal with a fire. Take extra care in the area as smoke may be affecting visibility. Diversions are in place. pic.twitter.com/SG3DPVW4OZ sligococo (@sligococo) December 15, 2020