McDonald’s confirms San Luis employee has tested positive for coronavirus

Worker last in the restaurant on April 9, 2020

SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The owner of the McDonald's in San Luis confirms one of his employees has tested positive for coronavirus.

In a statement released exclusively to T3's Jackie Lopez, Jose Leon, says the worker is getting medical care. Leon released no other information about the employee, except to say they were last in the restaurant 11-days ago, on April 9.

Leon's statement goes on to say:

"As soon as we were notified of the confirmed case, we immediately closed the restaurant, conducted a thorough sanitization procedure and notified local health authorities. At the same time, we identified and reached out to all restaurant staff who had been in close contact with the employee who contracted the virus. These employees have been asked to self-quarantine for 14 days to ensure they remain healthy before returning to work and are being paid while they are away from the restaurant. We've since reopened the restaurant.

Statement from Jose Leon, Owner/Operator - McDonald's - San Luis, AZ

Leon goes on to say he provides gloves and masks to crew memberson a daily basis. He says the restaurant is also conducting wellness and temperature checks before each shift. In addition, he's installed protective barriers at both the counters and the drive-thru. Leon says his workers also practice social distancing and enhanced hygiene procedures.

He finishes his statement with best wishes for his worker:

"Our people are the heart and soul of the McDonald's family and we are keeping this employee in our thoughts for a fast and full recovery."

Statement from Jose Leon, Owner/Operator, McDonald's - San Luis, AZ