Publix employees continue to test positive for COVID-19
Staff members of 30 different publications locations in the center of Florida have recently tested positive for COVID-19.
The staff of restaurants, bars andgrocery stores are all at high risk of catching coronavirus. This is particularly the case when customers (and other staff members)refuse to wear masks.
New research shows that the new coronavirus can actually be airborne after all, which resigned the old theory that floating viral particles inside were not infectious. However, it makes sense to know whyRestoration establishments, bars, Churches, andMeat processing plants All seem to be breeding grounds for coronavirus. These spaces are often more crammed and poorly ventilated than other indoor facilities, such as a large grocery store.
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Nevertheless, supermarkets are not immune, especially in states where the percentage of new coronavirus cases exceeds others. Florida is one of those states that has been experienceda noticeable increase in new infections In the last month, especially and in the center of Florida, 30 Publix sites have had at least one positive work tester for COVID-19.
"Like other essential service providers, we have seen our own partners and their families have been personally affected by Covid-19", wrote Maria Brous spokesman in an email statement toOrlando Sentinel. "Unfortunately, as indicated by public health officials, we hope to see an increase in cases that the virus spreads in our communities."
Those who have been positive tested are offered 14 days off paid leave as well as those who were in close contact with the members of the infected staff. The grocery chain started to ask employees to wear masks on April 20 and has since installedPlexiglass in front of the cash registers To help keep staff and customers safe. The soil markers also help to direct the traffic flow in a way so that buyers limit interactions with the other as much as possible.