An employee at a Grand Strand Chick-fil-A tested positive for COVID-19, company confirms
An employee at the North Myrtle Beach Chick-fil-A tested positive for COVID-19, company officials confirmed on Monday.
“Our highest priority is the health and well-being of our Team Members and Guests. After learning that a Team Member at Chick-fil-A North Myrtle Beach was diagnosed with COVID-19, the restaurant initiated the response protocol and took precautionary measures, including disinfecting and deep cleaning the restaurant,” Chick-fil-A said in a statement.
“Safe service is our top priority and our restaurants continue to follow CDC and local health department guidelines.”
The restaurant, at 690 Hwy. 17 N. is operating as usual, though the dining room remains closed, the company stated.
Chick-fil-A has numerous procedures in place to protect employees, including temperature checks at the start of a shift and wear masks or other face coverings to help prevent the virus’ spread.
The fast-food establishment is the latest Myrtle Beach area restaurant to confirm an employee tested positive for coronavirus.
