Coronavirus: Burbank Airport employee tests positive for COVID-19

Monday, March 23, 2020
BURBANK, Calif. (KABC) -- A ramp agent at Hollywood Burbank Airport has tested positive for COVID-19, officials say.

The airport said the employee started feeling sick last weekend, and went to the doctor for testing.
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The agent has not been to work since, is now recovering at home and is said to be doing well.

RELATED: Coronavirus Southern California update: LA County confirms 1 new death, number of cases rises to 409

The airport says they are taking prompt action to try to limit the risks of exposure.
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Health officials on Sunday announced one new death related to novel coronavirus in Los Angeles County and 71 new cases, bringing the number of coronavirus-related deaths to five and total number of cases to 409.
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