An employee at an Altoona Sheetz, located along Beale Ave., has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a company announcement.

Sheetz officials say that the employee was at the store Thursday morning and as a result, the store has been closed and will be deep-cleaned.

"We are taking an abundantly cautious approach, working with all employees who may have had close contact with this employee and exceeding all sanitization guidelines. All employees will be fully paid while this store remains closed. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by this closure and will continue to prioritize the well-being of our customers and employees as we join the nation in navigating this unprecedented health crisis," the statement says.

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