Employees Test Positive for Covid-19 at Two Grasonville Restaurants
Department of Health Responding
Grasonville, Maryland On July 14, 2020, the Queen Anne’s County Department of Health was notified immediately by management of Annie’s Paramount Steak and Seafood House and the Jetty Restaurant and Dock Bar of positive COVID-19 test results of several staff. The Department of Health is working closely with management to sanitize the establishments and to test all staff. The health department is pleased with the cooperation and swift action taken by both restaurants.
The Queen Anne’s County Department of Health continues to provide area restaurants with information regarding CDC requirements and industry best practices in the fight against the spread of Covid-19. It is imperative that staff as well as patrons continue to wear face masks and practice social distancing while enjoying the local restaurants throughout the county.
All customers who have been following the CDC guidelines for protecting themselves have a decreased chance of being infected. Exposed patrons are encouraged to monitor symptoms and watch for fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nauseas or vomiting or diarrhea.
The Queen Anne’s County Department of Health offers COVID-19 drive through testing for Queen Anne’s County residents on a first come first served basis Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 am - 1:00 pm. The testing is conducted utilizing a drive through site located in the Department of Health’s parking lot at 206 N. Commerce Street in Centreville. The parking lot is accessed via Banjo lane which runs behind the building. These tests are provided at no charge and do not require a doctor’s referral or appointment. Supplies are limited and will be cancelled in inclement weather.
For more information or questions, you can also contact the COVID-19 hotline at the Health Department 443-262-9900.