Multiple GTA Metro employees test positive for coronavirus

Multiple Metro employees tested positive for COVID-19 last week as the province continues to see a rise in cases.

According to Metro, on September 26, employers were notified of a positive COVID-19 test at the Distribution Centre located at 170 The West Mall in Etobicoke. The employee last worked on September 20.

Additionally, on September 24, Metro was informed of an employee who tested positive for coronavirus at their 16 William Kitchen Road location in Scarborough. Their last day of work was September 18.

And on September 23, Metro was notified of a case at the Vickers Distribution Centre in Etobicoke. The employee’s last day of work was September 20.

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Metro has previously shared cases of coronavirus at locations including Parkway Mall, West Queen West, Bloor and Spadina, College and Shaw, The Cold Chain Produce Distribution Centre, and more.

“We will always contact and follow the guidance of Public Health to ensure the safety of our teammates and customers whenever we are made aware of a confirmed case of COVID-19 in one of our food stores or distribution centres,” reads Metro’s website.

The grocer says its online tracker is continually being updated in an effort to keep the public aware of where cases have been confirmed.