A WORKER at a convenience store has tested positive for the coronavirus yesterday, Malay Mail reports.

7-Eleven Malaysia marketing general manager Ronan Lee said the worker was based at the franchise outlet in Jalan Bunus, Kuala Lumpur.

“All those in direct contact with our affected staff member have been placed under home quarantine until the appropriate medical clearance is given by the authorities,” he said in a statement.

The store, meanwhile, is closed for sanitisation and deep cleaning until further notice.

The sick worker is currently receiving treatment at a government healthcare facility.

“We would like to assure everyone that preventive measures across our operations to curb the spread of Covid-19 has already been implemented, including regular sanitisation of our stores, enhanced personal hygiene protocols for our staff members and social distancing measures in-store for customers. 

“The safety and well-being of our customers and staff members are of the utmost importance to us. 7-Eleven Malaysia is monitoring the situation closely and further updates will be provided as necessary,” he said.

Malaysia is in lockdown but providers of essential goods and services, including convenience stores, are allowed to open.

There are 2,470 cases of reported Covid-19 infections, with 35 deaths. – March 30, 2020.