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Erin town hall temporarily closed after employee tests positive for COVID

Erin's town hall will remain closed until Monday as the building is thoroughly cleaned
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TOWN OF ERIN – A Town of Erin employee has tested positive for COVID-19 causing the municipal office to close until Monday. 

A news release from the town confirmed that the employee learned they had tested positive yesterday evening. 

"This employee has been self-isolating since discovering symptoms and has not been in close contact with other members of staff or members of the public," the news release said. 

The town has temporarily closed their municipal office until Monday out of caution and staff will work remotely.

"During this time, the building will be thoroughly cleaned to ensure the risk of spread is eliminated," the news release said.

"We wish this employee a speedy recovery and look forward to re-opening the doors to town hall once it is safe to do so."