Vons on Foothill Boulevard at Pennsylvania Avenue in far north Glendale/La Crescenta has confirmed that one of their workers tested positive for COVID-19.
“The health and safety of everyone who walks through our doors is a top priority. We learned April 13 that an associate at our Vons store on Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta has a confirmed case of COVID-19. First and foremost, our thoughts are with the associate who tested positive, and we hope for a full recovery. That associate is now receiving medical care. Following CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] guidelines, our Crisis Response Team may recommend additional members of the store team self-quarantine. These employees will be eligible to receive up to 14 days of quarantine pay,” according Melissa Hill, spokeswoman for Vons.
The associate has not worked at the La Crescenta store since April 3. The company said that the store has been through multiple cycles of enhanced cleaning, sanitizing and the disinfecting process with guidance from third-party sanitation experts since that day.
“The store remains open and we continue to follow an enhanced cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting process in every department. We have reaffirmed with all associates that they need to wash hands and disinfect check stands every hour and to practice social distancing. We have also reminded them that if they develop a fever and symptoms of respiratory illness, such as a cough or shortness of breath, stay home, and call their healthcare provider right away,” Hill stated.