A Saskatoon McDonald’s has temporarily shut down after an employee tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
The employee was at the franchise’s 2225 22nd Street West location, according to a press release from McDonald’s Canada Friday.
McDonald’s said the restaurant has been shut down for a “thorough cleaning and sanitization by a certified third party” before reopening “safely” at a later date.
Anyone who visited that restaurant on Sept. 13 is asked to take directions from public health and visit their website here. The employee worked between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. that day.
All staff who were in close contact with the employee have been asked to self-quarantine, according to the release.
It’s unclear when the restaurant will reopen.
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