McDonald's Canada says that an employee working at one of its Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»locations has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
The fast-food chain posts the most in staff across Canada on its website, by province or territory, in the last 14 days.
On Jan. 5, the company reported that an employee working at a McDonald's located at 2095 West 41st Avenue in Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»has tested positive for the virus.
The last day the employee worked was Jan. 3, 2021.
COVID-19 exposures and testing
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»Coastal Health has not included the McDonald's update on its list of recent public exposures.
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