NEW: CVS in Wayland Square Temporarily Closed After Employee Tests Positive for Coronavirus

NEW: CVS in Wayland Square Temporarily Closed After Employee Tests Positive for Coronavirus

The CVS located in Wayland Square on the East Side of Providence has been temporarily closed after an employee tested positive for coronavirus. 

CVS spokesperson Mike DeAngelis provided the following on Tuesday afternoon. 

CVS on COVID-19 Case

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We were informed that an employee who works at our store on Angell St. tested positive for COVID-19.

Upon notification of the test result, we immediately implemented our infectious disease response protocols:

The store was closed in order to disinfect the premises following our established deep cleaning protocol and CDC guidelines.

The employee and any co-workers exposed to the employee have been placed under a 14-day quarantine consistent with CDC guidelines and will be on paid leave. 

We expect to reopen tomorrow morning following the completion of cleaning. Our pharmacies are a critical resource for communities across the country and we’ll continue to be here for customers and patients in these trying times.