An employee at the Superstore in Bedford, N.S., has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. In a statement to Global News, Mark Boudreau, director of corporate affairs for Loblaw Atlantic, said the store has been closed for a thorough cleaning and is expected to reopen Saturday. “We have been in touch with the local public health team and have taken a number of steps to minimize risk, including increased sanitization protocols and enforcing social distancing practices in the store,” Boudreau said.
Boudreau added that colleagues who worked closely with this individual are now at home in self-isolation, monitoring for any symptoms. “We want to assure our customers and employees that we take their safety very seriously,” he added.