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Update: Chick-fil-A worker who tested positive for coronavirus did not have contact with customers

The Waco-McLennan County Public Health District said Thursday morning a Chick-fil-A worker with coronavirus at Richland Mall did not have contact with customers.

WACO, Texas — The Waco-McLennan County Public Health District said their is no danger of exposure to the public after an employee at a Chick-fil-A in Waco was confirmed to have coronavirus.

The health district said the employee at the Richland Mall location did not have any contact with customers and had not been at the location in the days before he was tested.

The district said they will follow up with all his direct contacts with phone calls.

The Chick-fil-A temporarily closed down Wednesday after news of the positive test was confirmed.

"Out of an abundance of caution, I have decided to temporarily close our Richland Mall restaurant after learning someone on our team had a confirmed COVID-19 (coronavirus) diagnosis," Franchise Operator Jake Roye said.  "We are working with the Waco-McLennan County Health District, as well as disinfecting and deep cleaning the restaurant in accordance with public health guidelines."

Roye said a re-opening date would be decided after clearance from local health authorities.

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