McDonald's in Richmond closes due to employee COVID-19 case

McDonald’s Canada has announced that an employee at a Richmond restaurant has tested positive for COVID-19.

A staff member working at the McDonald’s located at 7120 #3 Road in Richmond reported positive for the virus.

“Out of an abundance of caution, the decision was made to immediately shut down the restaurant for a thorough cleaning and sanitization by a certified third party,” reads an emailed statement from McDonald’s Canada.

The employee’s last shift was on November 20, although the exact time is unspecified.

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The location has since reopened following the thorough cleaning and sanitization.

All crew members who may have been in close contact with the employee have been asked to self-quarantine until further information is available.

Last week, McDonald’s Canada announced another temporary closure of a restaurant in Richmond located at 8191 Alderbridge Way.