Calgary Midtown Co-op said Tuesday that more employees have tested positive for COVID-19.
“We can now confirm six active cases and an additional nine cases have already been resolved,” said CEO Ken Keelor in an update sent to members.
Since the announcement on April 19 that three workers tested positive, the store has implemented symptom self-assessments and temperature checks for all employees and has reached out to Alberta Health Services for expedited testing, he said.
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“These rigorous and proactive actions have since uncovered additional cases,” Keelor said.
Calgary Co-op said it has been collaborating with Alberta Health Services.
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The company said that each time they hear of a positive case, they “go beyond AHS recommendations” and conduct overnight sanitation of the store. Keelor said Co-op will continue to share active cases on its website.
Alberta Health could only confirm 14 cases, pointing to the potential for a delay in notification. Either way, there is an outbreak at the store. Outbreaks are reported publicly when there are five or more cases at a facility, Alberta Health said.
“AHS has supported any cases and worked with the operator to limit the spread. This includes inspecting the facility and helping the facility implement proper employee screening, infection prevention and control measures, and social distancing,” said Tom McMillan, assistant director of communications with Alberta Health.
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