Two employees at East Hamilton Fortinos test positive for COVID-19

Published November 26, 2020 at 1:01 pm

Two staff members at a Hamilton Fortinos have tested positive for COVID-19, the store’s parent company confirmed on Thursday (Nov. 26).

According to Loblaw Companies Ltd. two workers at the Fortinos at 75 Centennial Pkwy (Eastgate Square), tested positive for the virus recently.

The last day the team members worked were on November 21 and November 23.

“Given the important role we play in our communities, we are prepared for all possible situations, including a positive test for COVID-19 in our stores,” Loblaws says on their website.

“In these cases, we work closely with public health and follow their guidance to ensure proper notification of close contacts and required cleaning and sanitization in our stores.”

An outbreak has not been declared by Hamilton Public Health Services and the store remains open for business.

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