Kings Island associate tests positive for coronavirus
Kings Island officials said Wednesday that an associate has tested positive for coronavirus. The park, which opened last week to season passholders, announced that that person is recovering at home. Contact tracing protocols are being followed. The statement from the Mason, Ohio, amusement park reads in part, “We have had an associate who tested positive for COVID-19. Out of respect and for the privacy of our associates, we do not provide details of any individual’s health status. Kings Island continues to adhere to CDC guidelines regarding contact tracing. The affected associate was screened, as per usual, prior to park opening. In accord with CDC guidelines, our associate and guest screening procedures and contact tracing protocols along with social distancing and proper face coverings are designed to facilitate a safe in-park experience for our guests and associates.””Our policy as it pertains to any associate confirmed to have tested positive for COVID-19 is to send that individual home for 14 days or until they test negative. Simultaneously, any associate(s) identified as having close contact with an associate who has tested positive will also be sent home for 14 days or until they test negative.”The amusement park plans to open to everyone on July 10. Reservations and face masks are required for all guests and employees.
MASON, Ohio —
Kings Island officials said Wednesday that an associate has tested positive for coronavirus.
The park, which opened last week to season passholders, announced that that person is recovering at home. Contact tracing protocols are being followed.
The statement from the Mason, Ohio, amusement park reads in part, “We have had an associate who tested positive for COVID-19. Out of respect and for the privacy of our associates, we do not provide details of any individual’s health status. Kings Island continues to adhere to CDC guidelines regarding contact tracing. The affected associate was screened, as per usual, prior to park opening. In accord with CDC guidelines, our associate and guest screening procedures and contact tracing protocols along with social distancing and proper face coverings are designed to facilitate a safe in-park experience for our guests and associates.”
“Our policy as it pertains to any associate confirmed to have tested positive for COVID-19 is to send that individual home for 14 days or until they test negative. Simultaneously, any associate(s) identified as having close contact with an associate who has tested positive will also be sent home for 14 days or until they test negative.”
The amusement park plans to open to everyone on July 10. Reservations and face masks are required for all guests and employees.
