Restaurants & Bars
2 MA Breweries Close After 'Bar-Hopping' Customer Tests Positive
One of the two breweries, which are down the street from each other, said the customer went bar hopping while awaiting test results.
EVERETT, MA — Two breweries down the street from each other in Everett closed after a customer went bar hopping while awaiting results of a coronavirus test. The customer was later found to be positive for COVID-19.
In a statement on its Instagram page, the Bone Up Brewing team said they were informed Monday that a member of a group in attendance the day before tested positive for the virus. The brewery shut down and underwent a deep clean. Staff members were tested for the coronavirus, and the team informed all nearby groups of the positive test.
"Why people decide to go bar hopping while waiting for their test results is beyond us," a statement on the brewery's Instagram page read.
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View this post on InstagramWhy people decide to go bar hopping while waiting for their test results is beyond us. We will be CLOSED today (both beer garden and to go) to give ourselves time to clean everything and collect ourselves. . MORE INFO: We received a call early today from a group that was here early yesterday afternoon. One member of their party found out hey were Covid positive today. We’ve contacted all the groups that were sat at/near their table afterwards. Everyone here on staff is getting tested, and we’re cleaning the entire beer garden and taproom today to be extra cautious, which is why we made the tough call to close for the day. If you were here yesterday and have questions or concerns, call us at 781-691-9092 and we’d be happy to chat. Thank you all for your support.
A post shared by Bone Up Brewing Company (@boneupbrewing) on Sep 7, 2020 at 10:49am PDT
Nearby, Night Shift Brewing also shut its doors Monday "due to some standard safety precautions." The brewery said it informed all relevant parties of health information they needed to know.
View this post on InstagramUPDATE: Everett will be closed for remainder of today due to some standard safety precautions. All relevant parties will be informed of any information they might need to know. Esplanade will remain open for the day. Everett open 12-8pm today and pouring pitchers of any beer under 6% ABV! Our @owlsnestboston Esplanade spot also open today, same hours. Limited reservations available at both spots - see link in bio to book.
A post shared by Night Shift Brewing (@nightshiftbrewing) on Sep 7, 2020 at 8:11am PDT
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