Werk Force Brewing Reopens As Staff Tests Negative For COVID-19

PLAINFIELD, IL — A popular Plainfield brewery has reopened after it had to temporarily close its doors due to an employee testing positive for the coronavirus. Werk Force Brewing announced in a social media post Friday that its patio will now be open.

As soon as the owners were notified about the employee's health condition, they decided to close the taproom immediately in abundance of caution.

The employee had mild symptoms and had worked at the brewery till July 5. Even though the chance of transmission was seemingly low, according to the owners, it is their moral obligation to be upfront and clear with anyone that may have come into contact with them. They were also requiring all staff members to get tested.

According to the recent Facebook post, all their staff members tested negative for COVID-19. They also said they have "diligently cleaned and sanitized our facilities."

"Thank you all for your well wishes and understanding as we quickly took necessary precautions last weekend to minimize exposure to COVID-19," the post said. "As we mentioned last week this is a community effort – you've shown us this through your continued support and loyalty throughout these times – for this we thank you from the bottom of our hearts."

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