According to town manager Jill R. Goldsmith, three employees at Chatham Restaurant recently tested positive for COVID-19.
Goldsmith confirmed the tally in regular community updates on September 3 and posted it on the official town website. She said the infected employee works in Chatham Squire.
Perhaps as you may have noticed, there are four new positive cases of COVID-19 among Chatham residents and three more cases among Chattam Squire staff members who do not live in town,” said Goldsmith. I will. It is a guideline for thorough cleaning and disinfection before resuming, and we regularly contact the Board of Directors and the Health Department, which closely monitors the situation. “
She described squire as a “vital” local business that has been operating for over 50 years.
“As we can see from this and similar cases earlier in the summer, frontline workers who regularly come into contact with the public are at increased risk of exposure,” Goldsmith writes. “In order to reduce the risk to the entire community, everyone must be vigilant to stop the spread of the virus. Local business is essential to our economy and the sustainability of our community and we I hope they will continue to support them and their employees.”
A notice on the Chatham Squire website on Tuesday said, “The back patio has limited outdoor seating, but the all-day/all-day menu is available due to the pandemic!!”
Chatham had a problem with the virus before.
In July, authorities said that at least 10 people were at a local party attended by local restaurant workers earlier that month. Tested positive For coronavirus.
Last week, Chatham Bars Inn learned that its staff tested positive for COVID-19.
According to a short statement from Gary Thulander, In’s managing director, the staff learned of a positive test result on Friday.
“When the resort was reopened, the plan we created was implemented immediately and we had direct contact with local health committees, employees and guests,” the statement said. “We have a well-being plan in place and I am confident that this situation will be handled professionally and efficiently by our team.”
This report used material from a previous Grove Story.
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