McDonald’s employee in Saskatoon tests positive for the coronavirus

McDonald’s Canada says it temporarily closed one of its locations in Saskatoon after an employee tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

The employee works at the 1803 Idylwyld Dr. N. location.

McDonald’s said it was informed on Tuesday that the employee had tested positive.

The individual last worked on Sept. 20 between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., the company said.

All employees who may have been in close contact with their coworker have been asked to self-quarantine by McDonald’s until further information is available.

McDonald’s said it immediately closed the restaurant “out of an abundance of caution” and performed a “thorough cleaning and sanitization by a certified third party.”

The located re-opened at 6 a.m. Wednesday.

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