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Transit system to continue COVID-19 preventative measures for customer and employee safety
CINCINNATI – Today, Monday, June 15, Metro was notified that two of our employees, an operator and a maintenance employee, have tested positive for COVID-19. The individuals have received medical attention and are quarantining at home.

Due to HIPPA regulations, as well as respect for personal privacy, Metro is not naming the employees. We send our thoughts for a quick recovery and offer support of our team members in any way we are able.

Upon receiving this news, we immediately conducted contact tracing and have notified other employees who may have come into contact with the two employees.

In accordance with instructions from the Cincinnati Health Department, we are informing the public that the operator provided services on the Rt. 71 Kings Island Express between 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. on June 9 and on the Rt. 32 Price Hill-Glenway Crossing between 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. on June 11. If members of the public have concerns that they may have come into contact with the affected operator, we advise closely monitoring their health and following all CDC guidelines, including contacting a medical professional should they develop symptoms.

Metro continues to operate under guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO) and public health departments to ensure the health and safety of our riders and employees.

Keeping customers and employees safe during COVID-19

Metro remains committed to providing essential public transportation service as safely as possible and have implemented a number of measures including:

-Conducting rigorous daily cleaning of all buses.
-Applying a chlorinated, sanitizing disinfectant that kills the coronavirus to all buses and surfaces inside buses and facilities, including poles, stanchions and seats and facilities, including Government Square.
-Using an electrostatic sprayer which promotes surface adhesion of the disinfectant.
-Installed plexi-glass barriers on-board all buses as an added layer of protection between customers and operators at the farebox.  

For the health and safety of all, we ask riders to observe the following:

-Pay fare using Transit App with EZFare for contactless payment.
-Wear a mask, scarf or other facial covering if possible while riding.
-Stand behind the plexiglass barrier at the farebox.
-Spread out as much as possible onboard.
-Observe CDC safety guidelines including using hand sanitizer, washing hands regularly, and covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue.
 

Metro is a non-profit, tax-funded public service of the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority, providing about 13.5 million rides per year