McDonald’s confirmed Sunday that a Calgary employee has tested positive for COVID-19.
The company said the employee from the 4615 17 Ave S.E. location “reported that they tested positive for COVID-19” on Saturday.
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The fast-food chain said out of an abundance of caution, the restaurant has been shut down for sanitation and will reopen once given direction by Alberta Health Services.
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McDonald’s said it asked staff who might have been in close contact with the employee to self-quarantine.
The employee’s last shift was on April 5 from 12:30 to 8 p.m.
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