Discovery Co-op released the following statement Tuesday evening:
“One of our employees at the Discovery Co-op Food Store in Battleford reported symptoms and entered self-isolation on Friday, Aug. 14. We will be deep cleaning and sanitizing this location and have asked other team members that may have had contact with this individual to also self-isolate and be tested. On Tuesday, Aug. 18, the employee confirmed they tested positive for COVID-19. We have alerted public health and will follow any directions they provide. The health and safety of our employees and our customers is paramount as we provide essential goods and face this challenge together.
“We have temporarily closed this location and we will reopen as soon as it’s been deemed safe to do so.”
