An employee who worked at the McDonald's located on 1205 Fanshawe Park Rd W. has tested postive for COVID-19. (Image via Google Maps.)An employee who worked at the McDonald's located on 1205 Fanshawe Park Rd W. has tested postive for COVID-19. (Image via Google Maps.)
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McDonald's closes Hyde Park location after employee tests for COVID-19

An employee at a McDonald's restaurant located on 1205 Fanshawe Park Road W. has tested positive for the coronavirus.

The fast-food giant confirmed the news in a written statement after the case was reported to them on Saturday. "McDonald’s Canada made the decision to immediately shut down the restaurant for a thorough cleaning and sanitation, by third party cleaning experts, Winmar." The statement added that the store will re-open at the direction of local health authorities.

The employee last worked at the franchise on Friday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Other workers who may have been in close contact with the infected employee have been told to self-quarantine until further notice.

Guests who visited the franchise on April 17 are urged to take direction from Ontario Public Health.

 

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