Hamilton pharmacy employee tests positive for COVID-19

An employee at a pharmacy in Hamilton has tested positive for COVID-19.

On Tuesday (March 23), management of the Shoppers Drug Mart located at 210 Mohawk Road East was notified that an employee had tested positive for the virus.

The last shift the employee worked was on March 19.

“Given the important role we play in our communities, we are prepared for all possible situations, including a positive test for COVID-19 in our stores,” reads a statement from the parent company, Loblaw.

“In these cases, we work closely with public health and follow their guidance to ensure proper notification of close contacts and required cleaning and sanitization in our stores,” the statement continued.