McDonald's inside Kamloops Walmart closes briefly after employee tests positive for COVID-19

A McDonald’s in Kamloops closed down on Sunday after it was discovered that an employee tested positive for COVID-19.

The location at 1055 Hillside Dr., inside Walmart, was immediately shut down and thoroughly cleaned and sanitized by a certified third party.

It has since reopened as of this morning and is now open regular business hours.

As for the employee who tested positive, their last shift was Nov. 5 from 7:30 am until 2 pm.

Anyone who visited this particular McDonald’s on Nov. 5 is advised to monitor themselves for potential symptoms of COVID-19 or visit the BC Centre for Disease Control website for more information.

In addition, McDonald’s says that “all crew members who may have been in close contact with the employee have been asked to self-quarantine until further information is available.

A release from the restaurant added that enhanced safety measures remain in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19, which includes:

• Hand sanitizer dispensers available inside the restaurant
• High-touch surfaces and guest tables will be kept clean and sanitized
• Floor markers to help guests keep their distance from one other
• Front counters are fitted with protective screens
• Clearly marked tables for dine-in to respect physical distancing
• The number of guests permitted inside a restaurant at one time will be limited based on restaurant size. This also applies to outdoor seating spaces
• Employees will wear gloves for taking payment and serving guests, and wear masks at all times while working in the restaurant. For everyone’s safety, we encourage guests to wear a mask or face covering when using our premises. In certain regions, masks or face coverings must be worn where required by public health authorities
• Contactless payment options are available at the restaurant, and guests can also order using the McDonalds mobile app and pay on their phone