SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The owner of McDonald's on Jefferson Street in Springfield confirms an employee has tested positive for COVID-19 and is under medical care.
After learning of the positive case, the owner/operator Mike McGraw says they immediately closed the restaurant to conduct proper sanitation procedures. McGraw says any staff members who were in close contact with the employee who contracted the virus are being asked to self-quarantine at home for 14 days to ensure they remain healthy before returning to work.
The restaurant is now back open.
In a statement McGraw said, "Our people are the heart and soul of the McDonald’s family. We are keeping everyone affected by COVID 19 in our thoughts and prayers.”
Earlier this month, McDonald's began conducting wellness checks to staff members before each shift and provided gloves to employees. Mcgraw says masks arrived for employees of the restaurant in mid-April and have been given to all employees. The stores also have protective barriers.
