A McDonald’s location in Saskatoon has temporarily closed after a coronavirus case in a staff member.
McDonald’s said it was informed on Nov. 13 that the employee at the 3510 8th St. E. restaurant, in front of The Centre mall, tested positive for COVID-19.
The employee last worked on Nov. 9 from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
All staff who may have been in contact with the employee have been asked by McDonald’s to self-quarantine until more information is available.
Customers should self-monitor and contact HealthLine 811 if they develop COVID-19 symptoms.
The company said it made the decision to close the location out of an “abundance of caution.”
A thorough cleaning and sanitization is being undertaken by a certified third party, McDonald’s said in a statement.
McDonald’s said it is working to ensure a safe re-opening, but did not say when it expects the restaurant to re-open.
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