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COVID-19 News: Three Barrie Transit drivers test positive for COVID-19

BARRIE, ONT. A third Barrie Transit driver has tested positive for COVID-19. The City of Barrie says it was notified Wednesday about the test results, and the driver is following health directions and isolating. Barrie Transit continues to do everything we can to ensure a safe environment for our riders and employees, says Brent Forsyth, Director of Transit and Parking Strategy. Two other bus drivers tested positive last week. The city says they, too, are isolating at home. The bus routes involved are not being disclosed, but the city says all buses are sanitized twice a day. The city says Barrie Transit drivers do not have to wear a face mask because they are separated from the public by plexiglass shields.

Barrie transit driver tests positive for COVID

In order to be transparent to the community, the City of Barrie is sharing the following information out of an abundance of caution. The City was notified this evening that a Barrie Transit operator received a positive COVID-19 test result today. The bus operator is following public health directions and isolating. All buses are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after service each day and receive additional mid-day sanitization to further improve safety measures. Barrie Transit is not aware of any workplace transmission at this time. As the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit advises on an ongoing basis, everyone in the community should follow Health Unit guidelines, self-monitor, and get tested if they have COVID-19 symptoms.

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