7-11 worker infected, receiving treatment, outlet being cleansed

PETALING JAYA: Convenience store chain 7-Eleven has confirmed that one of its workers at its Jalan Bunus store in Kuala Lumpur tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday (March 29) and is receiving medical attention at a government hospital.

It said that as a precaution, a thorough sanitisation and deep cleansing of the store is being carried out and it will remain closed until further notice.

"All those in direct contact with our affected staff member has been placed under home quarantine until the appropriate medical clearance is given by the authorities.

"A detailed contact tracing is also being carried out by the Health Ministry and us to identify and inform those who had close contact with our staff member, as well as investigate where the staff member might have contracted it from, ” 7-Eleven said in a statement Monday (March 30).

The convenience store chain said it was taking preventive measures across its operations to curb the spread of Covid-19, including regular sanitisation of stores, enhanced personal hygiene protocols for staff members, and social distancing measures in-store for customers.

It added that it was monitoring the situation closely and would provide further updates as necessary. - Star