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ORLANDO, Fla. — Two Orlando Publix workers have tested positive for COVID-19, the company said.
Officials said one associate works at the store at 2873 S. Orange Ave. and the other associate works at 16825 E. Colonial Drive.
Publix did not provide a date of when the associates last worked.
A spokesperson said stores are taking the following precautions amid the coronavirus pandemic:
- A heightened ongoing disinfection program focusing on high-touch surfaces like touch pads, door and drawer handles, phones and computers.
- Continued cleaning and sanitization of stores.
- Quarantine and paid leave for 14 days for any associate who tests positive for COVID-19 to recover from the illness.
- Notification, quarantine and paid leave for up to 14 days for associates who have been in close contact with the associate who tests positive for COVID-19.
- The installation of Plexiglas shields at registers, customer service desks and pharmacies in all stores.
- In-store signage, one-way directional aisles, and public address announcements reminding customers and associates of social distancing.
- Visual reminders of appropriate six-foot spacing via marked lines at registers.
- Adjusted store hours to allow more time to conduct additional disinfection measures and restock shelves.
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