COVID-19 cases confirmed at Hamilton restaurant the Mule and HSR

A popular downtown Hamilton restaurant has temporarily closed after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.

The Mule, located on King William St., posted news of the positive test Monday night.

According to the post, the employee worked at the restaurant Friday and Saturday.

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It says Hamilton Public Health will be contact tracing as needed, but they feel there is little risk of transmission to guests.

The restaurant says it is closed for a thorough cleaning and sanitization. It plans to reopen on Thursday.

Meanwhile the City of Hamilton says an HSR bus driver is currently self-isolating after testing positive for COVID-19 this weekend.

“Public Health advises there is low risk to the public, however the city decided to advise the public out of an abundance of caution,” said a statement from the city.

The employee last worked on the #5 Delaware route on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week.

HSR says it continues to follow health measures including the installation of driver shields, additional daily cleaning and sanitization.