An oyster bar in Kitsilano is warning customers who visited the eatery that one of its guests has recently tested positive for COVID-19.
On Friday, July 17, Chewies Smoke & Oyster Bar writes in an Instagram post that Vancouver Coastal Health has confirmed that one of its guests who dined at the establishment on Sunday, July 12 has recently tested positive for COVID-19.
"The origin of this case has no relation to Chewies, however, with the well-being of our community and family at our upmost priority, we felt it necessary to inform you of the extra precautions our team will be implementing at this time," writes Chewies.
"With the recommendations provided to us by Vancouver Coastal Health, Work Safe BC, and our Provincial Health Officer, our team will be diligently following precautions including testing and self quarantining of our staff that were in direct contact with the guest."
As an extra precaution, it is recommended that anyone who dined at Chewies on July 12 should monitor closely for symptoms.
Chewies adds that it is committed to continuing its safety protocols to the highest of standards, including increased sanitization procedures and appropriate socially distanced capacity within our restaurant.
"The support from our community has been overwhelming during the past few months, please know, we are here to support you in any way you need."
COVID-19 is spread by respiratory droplets when a person who is sick coughs or sneezes. It can also be spread when a healthy person touches an object or surface (e.g. a doorknob or a table) with the virus on it, and then touches their mouth, nose or eyes before washing their hands. Most people who get COVID-19 have only mild disease, but a few people can get very sick and may need to go to hospital. The symptoms of COVID-19 may include fatigue, loss of appetite, fever, cough, sore throat, fatigue, runny nose, sore throat loss of smell and/or diarrhea.
Vancouver Is Awesome has reached out to VCH for more information and will update the article when it becomes available.
