Okotoks residents visiting the main post office on McRae Street may have found the front desk unexpectedly shuttered Friday.
The branch was closed for most of the day on May 14 after Canada Post was notified after closing time an employee tested positive for COVID-19 on May 13, read a statement from Canada Post spokesperson Sylvie Lapointe.
"We have followed the guidance of public health in informing employees, supporting contact tracing and conducting a sanitization of the post office where the employee works," her statement read, adding the employee had been following physical distancing measures.
The post office remained closed May 14 while sanitization was conducted, and was scheduled to reopen from 1-5 p.m., resuming regular hours and service the following day.
"We certainly understand that operating during COVID-19 can cause concerns for employees," Lapointe's statement continued. "That's why, since the beginning, we've committed to closely following the advice of public health officials at the national and local level in order to keep the employees and the people they serve safe.
"We also work closely with union officials at the local level to address concerns and adapt our approach as guidance evolves. This approach, including other measures, has helped us to keep people safe while maintaining an essential service to Canadians."
