Fifth OPA worker tests positive for COVID-19

(Sept. 10, 2020) Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola on Thursday issued a statement about a third Aquatics worker who tested positive for COVID-19. 

In total, this is the fifth Ocean Pines staff member to test positive, following reported positive tests by workers in the Aquatics Department on Sept. 3 and Aug. 21, Public Works on May 5, and Golf Maintenance on April 21. 

The statement follows:  

“Another worker in the Aquatics department tested positive for COVID-19. The employee has not returned to work and will not until it is safe to do so consistent with CDC protocols. We notified the local health department of the situation and will cooperate fully with public health officials. We understand that the employee had no close contact with residents or other employees.  

“We continue to stress the need to practice sound hygiene by frequently washing hands thoroughly, maintaining 6 feet of separation between others, and wearing masks when indoors or social distancing is not possible.”