The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at the McDonald’s restaurant in Parry Sound.
Four of the restaurant employees have tested positive for COVID-19.
To date, two of the four individuals have a preliminary positive test result for a COVID-19 Variant of Concern.
All four individuals reside outside of the Health Unit district and are currently self-isolating.
The Health Unit says it is investigating the outbreak, and case management and contact tracing is being conducted by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.
The Health Unit is advising individuals who visited the McDonald’s drive-thru at 118 Bowes Street in Parry Sound between February 5 and February 19, 2021, to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and should symptoms develop, immediately self-isolate and contact the local assessment centre for testing.
According to the agency, there is currently no risk to the public and the restaurant is still permitted to operate drive-thru services.
Under the provincial Shutdown restrictions and Stay-at-Home Order, restaurants are not open for in-person dining.
