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Coronavirus Victoria: Myer Northland employee tests positive to COVID-19

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A Myer employee at a shopping centre in Melbourne's north has tested positive to coronavirus.

The staff member worked at the Northland store from July 20 to 22 when they were potentially infectious.

The store was deep cleaned and sanitised overnight, before reopening again today.

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A staff member at Myer Northland has tested positive to coronavirus.

A staff member at Myer Northland has tested positive to coronavirus. Google Maps

"We can advise that a Myer team member at our Northland store has returned a positive result for COVID-19 following contact with a positive family member," a Myer spokesperson said.

"Our thoughts are with the team member and their family, and we wish them a speedy recovery.

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"The health and wellbeing of our customers and team members is our absolute priority, so as soon as we were made aware of this case we enacted our COVID-19 protocols including notifying health officials immediately."

Staff members who were in close contact with the infected employee have been advised to self-isolate.

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Anyone who shopped in the store between these dates and develops symptoms should call: 1800 020 080.

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