Taber Aquafun Centre. (Supplied by Town of Taber)

By David Opinko

Taber Aquafun Centre temporarily closed due to COVID

Aug 26, 2021 | 5:15 AM

UPDATE: The Town of Taber says the Aquafun Centre will reopen on Friday following a positive COVID-19 test among its staff.

A thorough deep-cleaning of the entire facility, including by a commercial cleaning service contracted to provide additional cleaning by utilizing disinfecting fogging equipment. All air exchange filters have also been replaced to ensure good air quality in the building.

“Given this cleaning and the fact that all proper close-contact tracing protocols have been followed as per AHS guidelines, the Town of Taber is announcing that the Aquafun Centre will be reopened for regular programming as of Friday, August 27th,” reads a statement from the town.

“This also means that registrants for the Cornfest Fun Run are able to pick up their packages at the Aquafun Centre starting Friday the 27th as normal.”

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TABER, AB – The Town of Taber is advising swimmers that the Aquafun Centre will temporarily close effective immediately.

After a staff member tested positive for COVID-19, the town, in accordance with AHS, has made the decision.

The facility will remain closed until Sunday. A thorough cleaning will take place throughout.

The town states that the employee has not been at their workplace since developing symptoms. Either way, AHS will undergo contact tracing for anyone else who might be impacted.