Barrhaven Beer Store closed after employee tests positive for COVID-19
A Barrhaven Beer Store will be closed until Monday after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
The Beer Store announced an employee at the store at 3500 Fallowfield Rd., near Woodroffe Avenue, tested positive for COVID-19. The employee last worked on Monday.
"All potentially affected employees will either symptom monitor or self-isolate based on circumstances as a precautionary measure," said the Beer Store in a statement.
"The Beer Store has implemented its full COVID-19 cleaning protocol at the store, including thorough disinfectant deep cleaning."
The Beer Store will not reopen until Dec. 27 to allow staff to self-isolate and to manage potential contacts.
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