An employee at a Surrey Walmart has tested positive for COVID-19, said a spokesperson for the company.
The employee works at the South Surrey Walmart location on 160th Street and 24th Avenue. However, their last shift was on April 16th.
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Other employees who were considered as a “close prolonged contact” are currently self-isolating, while enhanced cleaning is being done at the store.
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“Rest assured, we will continue to take measures necessary to ensure the well-being of our customers and associates,” wrote Walmart corporate affairs manager, Felicia Fefer to Surrey Now-Leader.
The government recently announced it is expanding its testing strategy, so anyone experiencing COVID-19-like symptoms can get tested.
Meanwhile, the number of cases in B.C. is decreasing and the government is looking at slowly easing quarantine restrictions.
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