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One New GRTC COVID-19 Case Detected Dec 15, 2020
December 15, 2020
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For Immediate Release
December 15, 2020
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CARRIE ROSE PACE – (804) 516-4148 – carrie.rosepace@ridegrtc.com
One New GRTC COVID-19 Case Detected
Currently 13 employees on leave with active COVID-19 cases.
RICHMOND, Va. (December 15, 2020) – GRTC reports one new COVID-19 case among its workforce. Case #38 is the 35th GRTC employee to test positive and was last at GRTC on December 13. The employee has public-facing duties and is in quarantine at home.
Related: GRTC Service Delays Occurring
There are 13 people currently on leave with COVID-19, all of whom are recovering at home. 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.
GRTC continues to host periodic on-site, free COVID-19 testing events for staff. 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.