GM issues statement about worker who recently tested positive for COVID-19

(Aug. 27, 2020) Ocean Pines General Manager John Viola released the following statement today about a worker’s positive COVID-19 test, originally announced last week:  

“In follow-up to our prior communication about an Aquatics employee testing positive for COVID, we wanted the community to know that OPA contacted the Worcester County Health Department immediately when it learned of the positive employee test. We will continue to cooperate with, and follow the advice of, these public health officials. In addition to reporting the positive test to the Health Department, we were able to determine who had close contact with the employee in question and communicated directly with those individuals. No residents were identified as having been in close contact with the employee with a positive test.   

“None of the individuals who were in close contact with the employee will return to work until it is safe for them to do so, consistent with protocols established by the Health Department and CDC.  

“We understand the public concern about these matters and appreciate the desire by many to know more information. However, we cannot disclose additional information as we are legally obligated to respect the privacy rights of our employees.” 

The Association originally released a statement on this matter on Aug. 21 and updated that on Aug. 25. View the statement here: /web/pages/news_content?announcementId=314&backURL=/web/pages/opa-news.