Poplar Grove Winery in Pentiction has confirmed a case of COVID-19 in one of their staff members.
"Although this individual was not showing any symptoms, and wore a mask and gloves while at work, Poplar Grove immediately shut down the tasting room and the restaurant upon receiving the news," reads an official statement.
The winery is consulting with Interior Health as to next steps.
"The Interior Health Authority have assured us that because of our diligent policies and safety and sanitation procedures there is no significant risk to the public or our staff and therefore, they are not recommending testing or self-isolation of contacts," they continue.
"We were advised to do a Terminal Sanitization and told that we can re-open as early as tomorrow; however, Poplar Grove will temporarily close for three days to conduct a thorough cleaning and sanitation to prepare for a safe reopening."
They advise that anyone that visited the Restaurant at Poplar Grove on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12 from 5 p.m. to close and are concerned can receive further direction from the BC Center for Disease Control.
The winery plans to open back up Monday.
This news out of Penticton follows a cluster of positive tests in Kelowna announced over the last week.
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