Owner Steve Wright writes, 'While I wish I could say that nobody has tested positive and/or that our communication and response was completely effective, two of our team-members did recently test positive and our response regarding the matter was not as clear as it should have been.'
'The staff members have not tested positive for COVID-19. I repeat—there is not a positive test or case there. This is simply the restaurant being proactive and ensuring the absolute safety of guests and staff at this time.'
Even with support from the Federal government, the economic impact caused by forced temporary closures in an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus was too tough to bear for these Atlanta-area establishments.
Microsoft Corp's retail team members will continue to serve customers from Microsoft corporate facilities and remotely providing sales, training, and support.
Owner Mary S. Moore, as with a growing list of Atlanta-area retailers, cites the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis as a key factor in the decision to close in Peachtree Station permanently.
'Like many other restaurants we have felt and are continuing to feel the devastation of COVID-19 and made the incredibly hard decision to close our doors in Atlanta.'
Restaurants are not required by law to close when workers fall ill with the novel coronavirus but some are making the difficult decision to do so, voluntarily.