1966 days ago

Rotorua eateries staff self-isolate after visits from Auckland family with Covid-19

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Rotorua cafe and burger restaurant The Fat Dog Cafe staff are self-isolating after it was revealed the Auckland family who tested positive for Covid-19 visited their premises.

The cafe posted on Facebook the Ministry of Health had notified them on Wednesday afternoon that as part of the family’s trip they had eaten at the cafe between 1.30pm and 2.30pm on Sunday afternoon.

Four of the cafe’s staff were deemed casual contacts and are in self-isolation and had Covid-19 tests.

The post said a deep clean had been undertaken at the cafe and it was now set up for bubble seating, with screens between seats to ensure safe separation between customers. Click here to read more.

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