Elizabethton Walgreens employee tests positive for COVID-19

A spokesperson with Walgreens reports an employee at the Broad Street Elizabethton location tested positive for COVID-19.

Officials say the store closed on Thursday and Friday of last week after learning of the positive virus case.

Walgreens said the store closed for approximately 4-5 hours for deep cleaning both days before reopening.

Below is a statement from Kris Lathan with Walgreens Corporate Media Relations:

“When notified of a confirmed or presumed positive COVID-19 case, we take swift actions meeting or exceeding recommendations from the CDC, OSHA, public health officials and other credible sources while following federal, state and local health advisories. Our clinical and safety teams work closely with our field and store leadership to respond, which may include identifying and contacting individuals who may be at risk in order to self-quarantine or self-monitor their health, as well as cleaning and disinfecting the location or impacted areas of the store.”

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