Coronavirus (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions 4787

Topic: 
Testing and Laboratory
Question: 

How many positive tests for employees dose it take to make a restaurant close down?

Answer: 

It depends on the infectious disease or foodborne illness. For foodborne illness traced to a restaurant, the Environmental Health Agency within the County conducts an investigation.

In regards to COVID-19, please see the information regarding outbreaks and reporting within workplaces:

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/ab685.aspx#:~:text=Employers%20are%20required%20to%20report,health%20department%20within%2048%20hours

https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus/covid19faqs.html#outbreaks