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workers in self-isolation

Worker at Brooks No Frills tests positive for presumptive case of COVID-19

Apr 21, 2020 | 11:54 AM

BROOKS AB- Loblaws is confirming that an employee at the No Frills in Brooks has tested positive for a presumptive case of COVID-19.

In a statement, Loblaws said the store was closed overnight for a thorough cleaning but has since reopened.

”One of our team members from Terashita’s No Frills in Brooks, AB has recently tested positive on a presumptive test for COVID-19. We are reaching out to the local public health team and have taken a number of steps to minimize risk, including increased sanitization protocols and enforcing social distancing practices in the store. The store was closed overnight for a thorough cleaning and has since reopened, ” Catherine Thomas, senior director, external communications for Loblaws said.

Staff members who worked closely with this individual are now at home in self-isolation, monitoring for any symptoms, according to Loblaws.