With a “strict social media policy,” casino management has prevented staff from voicing their concerns about health and safety publicly, the employees who spoke to the Times-Standard said. Despite the risks, the two employees have been told to continue showing up for work. The employee who tested positive is recovering from the virus at home.īut two other staff members, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, say they are concerned for their own health and safety as long as the casino remains open.
General manager Matthew Dodd told employees on July 15 that there had been exposure to a known case of COVID-19 among staff members, according to a confidential email that was shared with the Times-Standard. A week later, Dodd followed up in another email to staff to say exposed employees had been tested for the new coronavirus, and their results were negative.
At least four employees at Bear River Casino Resort have quarantined after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19, but the casino remains open for business.