A city of Winnipeg employee is self-isolating after testing positive for COVID-19.
In a statement released Wednesday, the city said the employee is part of the public works department, but does not have a public-facing job and works in areas where the public does not have access.
READ MORE: Winnipeg to require masks in city facilities, transit
Coworkers who may have been in contact with the employee have been sent home and instructed to get tested and self-isolate. Areas the individual came into contact with are undergoing enhanced cleaning protocols.
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The city would not release further details on the employee or their condition due to privacy reasons.
Masks are now mandatory at all city-operated facilities.
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