Several OBX restaurants announce the temporary closure of COVID-19 tests
By Outer Banks Voice on July 19, 2020
To update: Rooster’s has announced that it will close the night of July 19 for a deep cleaning and will reopen on Monday, July 20 at 11 am
Given the unprecedented challenges of managing a business, particularly a restaurant, during a pandemic, the Voice applauds the efforts of those who are transparent to the community and make safety a priority. These cases also illustrate the importance of receiving test results quickly in order to turn the lights back on as soon as possible.
This was published on the Plaza Azteca Facebook page on July 19.
“We were informed that one of our staff members tested positive for covid19. We take the health and safety of our staff and clients very seriously and strictly follow all CDC guidelines and recommendations.
This person has not been in the restaurant since 07/12/2020, but as a precaution, all our staff members, regardless of whether they may have had contact with this person or not, have been evaluated in urgent care in Nags Head and we are waiting for the test results in the next 24-48 hours.
Meanwhile, we have hired a professional company to carry out a comprehensive Covid19 sanitation in the restaurant. To that end, the restaurant will be closed today, Sunday, July 19 and Monday, July 20, 2020.
Once we receive the test results and our employees are authorized, we plan to reopen on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 4 pm The safety of our customers and staff remains our top priority and we will continue to follow the guidelines and recommendations of CDC covid19 .
We appreciate your support and understanding during these unprecedented times. “
Also on July 19, Rooster’s Southern Kitchen posted this on their Facebook page:
“As a precaution, we are closed for lunch and lunch today so that our front-of-house staff members can get tested for Covid-19.”
“A part-time employee, who has not been in the building for the past seven days, tested positive yesterday, Saturday, July 18.th. Any staff member who might have come into contact with that person is being evaluated.
Fast answer the same day Virginia Beach ARCpoint Labs is testing this morning. Once the test results are received and the staff are cleared, we hope to open for dinner tonight.
We remain committed to the safety of our staff and our guests. We will continue to strictly follow our Covid-19 protocol.
Thank you for your patience.”
This was posted to Facebook on July 18 by AQUA Restaurant and Spa in Duck.
“Hello everyone! Here at AQUA, we are committed to the safety of our staff and our guests. Due to the increase in positive cases in Dare County, we have made the decision to close the weekend as a precaution to allow for cleanup. deep and disinfecting and getting our staff tested. We love our community and the people of Duck and want to do our part to keep everyone safe and healthy. We will reopen Monday at 4:30 for dinner. Stay safe! Stay healthy! See you soon! “
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