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One New GRTC Contractor COVID-19 Case Reported: Case #71
April 22, 2021
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April 22, 2021
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CARRIE ROSE PACE – (804) 516-4148 – carrie.rosepace@ridegrtc.com
One New GRTC Contractor COVID-19 Case Reported: Case #71
Public-facing employee recovering at home.
RICHMOND, Va. (April 22, 2021) – GRTC reports one new COVID-19 case among its contractor workforce. Case #71 is the 6th GRTC contractor to test positive and was last at work on April 17. The employee has public-facing duties and is recovering at home.
There are currently three active cases among staff and contractors. 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.