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GRTC COVID-19 Case 69
April 07, 2021
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For Immediate Release
April 7, 2021
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CARRIE ROSE PACE – (804) 516-4148 – carrie.rosepace@ridegrtc.com
GRTC COVID-19 Case 69
Public-facing employee recovering at home.
RICHMOND, Va. (April 7, 2021) – GRTC reports its first known reinfection of a previous positive COVID-19 case among its workforce. The employee has public-facing duties, was last at work April 7th, and is now recovering at home.
There are currently two active cases among staff. As positive cases are identified, GRTC proactively notifies, quarantines, and tests for any possible contact. This process is in accordance with guidance provided by the Virginia Department of Health. The full list of confirmed staff and contractor cases is available online.
All GRTC staff are now eligible to voluntarily receive the COVID-19 vaccine and are currently selecting appointments. For the most complete and latest GRTC updates during this pandemic, please visit our website.
GRTC is a public service corporation providing mobility services in the Greater Richmond area. GRTC’s current operational budget of $60.3M primarily funds daily mobility operations and vehicle maintenance. GRTC provides more than 9.25 million trips annually.