Checkers Parys was temporarily closed this morning following positive Covid-19 testing at the store. The store was closed with immediate effect, and a professional decontamination company brought in to sanitize and deep clean, Checkers’ Media team confirmed.
In their statement Checkers said that when a positive case is confirmed, the required procedures are followed, taking into consideration when last an employee was at work, and if necessary, the store closes.
“An employee screening programme supported by the company’s mobile clinic was put into place. Where necessary, those with close contact are required to self-quarantine for 14 days,” Checkers said.
The public was given the assurance that since the start of the Coronavirus outbreak the Shoprite Group has proactively acted to safeguard its employees and customers and will continue to do whatever is within its power to protect their well-being and health.
“We are working closely with the various authorities and the store will be reopened in consultation with the Provincial Department of Health,” the statement concluded.
*The store was reopened shortly after 14:00 this afternoon, Wednesday 8 July.
