Covid-19: Jaya Grocer in Gurney Paragon Mall closed due to staff testing positive


GEORGE TOWN: The Jaya Grocer supermarket in Gurney Paragon Mall will be closed beginning Wednesday (Sept 29) until further notice after several members of the staff tested positive for Covid-19.

The supermarket management team confirmed that a few staff members from its fresh market, non-food and back-of-house department tested positive.

"We immediately decided to close the store at 2pm on Wednesday for our staff to undergo swab tests in compliance with the Health Ministry's regulations.

"The staff members (who tested positive) last day of work was on Sunday (Sept 26).

"As per our standard modus operandi, we will be quarantining all close contacts of the aforementioned staff members," the team said in a statement.

The management team also apologised for any inconvenience caused by the temporary closure of the outlet.

"The outlet will be cleaned and sanitised in accordance with guidelines by the Health Ministry by a government-approved, third-party company.

"All of our fresh produce will be replaced to ensure freshness," it said.

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