The video shows that the Royal Oak bar linked to the COVID-19 cases was crowded without social distancing

REAL OAK, Mich. – Oakland County health officials said video from inside a Royal Oak bar linked to three cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) shows that social distancing was not enforced despite the crowded atmosphere.

The Oakland County Health Department confirmed that three people tested positive for COVID-19 after visiting Fifth Avenue, a popular night spot in Royal Oak.

The video of the patio area on Fifth Avenue shows large crowds, but social distancing was not enforced.

It is a common problem in Michigan bars, as owners try to apply distancing measures in what are normally social settings.

The three clients who tested positive for coronavirus visited Fifth Avenue on June 19.

Tony Yezbick, the owner, said he is working on expanding the footprint outdoors.

“We urge all of our businesses, especially bars, which draw crowds, to follow the governor’s orders and take the necessary steps to protect his workers and customers,” the Oakland County executive said in a statement. “We have come a long way in managing what is a highly contagious virus, and we cannot go back now.”

Fifth Avenue, like many other bars and restaurants, is still working to discover how to navigate during these uncertain times.

In Gray Ghost Detroit, a team member tested positive for COVID-19, and on social media, the restaurant posted: “As a precaution, we are closing the weekend to take deep cleaning and safety measures, according to our Playbook COVID-19 “.

At Imperial in Ferndale, a deep cleanup was performed after an anonymous phone call on Friday from someone who said they had dinner at the restaurant and then tested positive for the coronavirus.

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