Wawa store in Bradenton temporarily closed after employee tests positive for COVID-19
A Wawa store in East Manatee has been temporarily closed, after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
The Wawa at 4506 53rd Ave. E., near Lockwood Ridge Road, was shut down on Saturday to be deep cleaned and disinfected.
The marquee was dark, no longer advertising gas prices, the pumps were blocked off with caution tape and the front door was locked with a sign explaining the closure. The employee who last worked at the store on Wednesday notified store management after testing positive for the novel coronavirus.
“In accordance with our stringent protocols, we took immediate action and closed the store to have it professionally cleaned and disinfected. The store will open as soon as possible with associates from neighboring stores, if needed, ” the letter on the front door stated. “We are working with the Department of Health on notifications to any associate who may have had close contact with the associate.”
Customers with concerns are encouraged to contact their local health department.
“As always, the health and safety of our customers and associates is a top priority. We will do anything we can to support our impacted associate and take all the necessary steps to monitor, safeguard and protect our associates and customers.”
This story was originally published April 13, 2020 at 10:02 AM.
