SAGINAW, MI — Two Saginaw County bars are temporarily closed after employees may have been exposed to coronavirus.
Coty’s Landing, 777 Midland Road, and Baywood Lounge, 2734 Bay Road, both in Saginaw Township, are closed under similar but apparently unrelated circumstances, according to posts on their respective Facebook pages.
As of Monday, Aug. 3, test results for many staff members at Coty’s Landing were pending and a reopening date had yet to be determined, according to the post. In the meantime, the owner had notified the health department of the situation and was having the building cleaned and disinfected.
Coty's Landing, 777 Midland Road in Saginaw Township, is temporarily closed as employees await COVID-19 test results, according to a post on the bar's Facebook page. Signs regarding the temporary closure and prompting customers to check the Facebook page for updates were posted at the entrance on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020.Heather Jordan | MLive.com
“It was brought to my attention that several of my staff members may have been exposed to Covid-19 while attending a private, social gathering. While nothing has been confirmed, I have decided to temporarily close Coty’s Landing in the interest of public safety. We will remain closed until such time I feel it is safe for everyone to return. We will use this time to thoroughly clean and sanitize the restaurant as well as follow any recommendations set by the health department,” reads a letter from the owner, Theresa Miller, to customers.
Also in Saginaw Township, Baywood Lounge closed on Saturday, Aug. 1, after “a few staff members may have been exposed to Covid-19 through a mutual friend,” according to a post on the bar’s Facebook page. All staff were to be tested and the bar sanitized.
A second post on Tuesday, Aug. 4, sought to clarify that the bar had not closed because an employee tested positive. The bar will be closed for two weeks, according to a note posted on the door on Wednesday, Aug. 5.
Neither the owners of the bars nor a health department official could immediately be reached for comment Wednesday.
COVID-19 PREVENTION TIPS
In addition to washing hands regularly and not touching your face, officials recommend practicing social distancing, assuming anyone may be carrying the virus.
Health officials say you should be staying at least 6 feet away from others and working from home, if possible.
Use disinfecting wipes or disinfecting spray cleaners on frequently-touched surfaces in your home (door handles, faucets, countertops) and carry hand sanitizer with you when you go into places like stores.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has also issued an executive order requiring people to wear face coverings over their mouth and nose while inside enclosed, public spaces.
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