A Stratford Transit driver has tested positive for COVID-19.
Huron Perth Public Health says they received the positive result on Friday but they say given the preventative measures the City of Stratford has put in place for its transit employees and riders, the risk to the public is considered low.
The driver became sick on April 1st and began self-isolating at home.
While the individual drove the bus on the days leading up to their illness, the City of Stratford had already implemented infection control measures to protect riders and other drivers.
Measures include rigorous daily cleaning, passenger entry and exit only through the rear door of the bus.
The driver’s spouse is also a transit driver and is showing symptoms of COVID-19 with their test results pending.
Huron Perth Public Health’s investigation into the spouse has begun and the risk is also considered low.
As of Friday, there are 30 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Huron and Perth. Currently, two long-term care homes have confirmed cases of COVID-19: Hillside Manor (1 case) and Greenwood Court (11 cases).
Huron Perth Public Health continues to work closely with the long-term care homes to contain the outbreak and protect the residents and staff.
