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KL East Mall’s Jaya Grocer closes after security guard tests positive for Covid-19

He does not share a hostel with staff, says company

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 03 Jan 2021 2:22PM

KL East Mall’s Jaya Grocer closes after security guard tests positive for Covid-19
Jaya Grocer says all its staff and outsourced personnel will undergo swab tests, with deep cleaning and sanitisation to be conducted during the store’s closure. – Bernama pic, January 3, 2021

KUALA LUMPUR – Jaya Grocer at the KL East Mall is closed after an outsourced security guard tested positive for Covid-19.

In a statement today, the company said the infection was detected during a routine screening yesterday.

“Please note that the outsourced security guard has not been onsite since December 31 and does not share a hostel with our staff,” it said.

The outlet is closed starting today until further notice.

“All staff and outsourced personnel will undergo swab tests. Deep cleaning and sanitisation will be conducted during the store’s closure.” – The Vibes, January 3, 2021

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