Workers at major grocery and drugstore chains operating in the Fraser Health region have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
New confirmed virus cases have been announced for people working at Loblaw-owned stores in Burnaby and Surrey.
In Surrey, cases at two Real Canadian Superstore locations represent additional cases in stores where other employees have recently also tested positive for COVID-19.
Loblaw Companies Ltd, the parent company of Real Canadian Superstore and Real Canadian Wholesale Club stores provided an update to its COVID-19 employee case listings on Dec. 9.
The affected stores are as follows:
- Real Canadian Wholesale Club, 5335 Kingsway, Burnaby: The last day the team member worked was on Dec. 5.
- Real Canadian Superstore, 7550 King George Blvd., Surrey Three team members have now tested positive. The last day the team members each worked was on Nov. 28, Nov. 30 and Dec. 4.
- Real Canadian Superstore, 2332 160th Street, Surrey: Two team members have now tested positive. The last day teach of the team members worked was on Dec. 2 and Dec. 3.
None of the store locations are considered coronavirus public exposure sites by Fraser Health.
COVID-19 cases in Fraser Health
On Tuesday, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced 566 new coronavirus cases in British Columbia. Of the new cases, 297 are residents of the Fraser Health region.
“While we have seen the start of encouraging trends in our COVID-19 curve, the number of new cases and people with serious illness requiring care in hospital remains high. This is why the public health orders and restrictions remain in place and why we must continue to stay local and keep to our households through the holiday season," said Henry.
“Let’s work together to protect our communities and those who are most vulnerable and make it a safe and enjoyable holiday season for everyone.”
With files from Elana Shepert
