The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Washoe County's transit contractor, Keolis, is reporting a bus driver tested positive for COVID-19.
Officials say the driver has not been at work since July 13. They said this employee went to the doctor on that day and was given a COVID-19 test, which later came back positive. They said the driver notified Keolis about the test on July 21. Keolis notified RTC that same day.
Officials said the driver did not have any exposure or close contact interactions with passengers within the guidelines of 15 minutes or more and less than six feet. They said all drivers are required to wear masks or face coverings when driving and there is a plastic barrier shield between drivers and passengers.
They said Keolis performed a contact tracing analysis and concluded no coworkers had close interactions with the driver within the guidelines of 15 minutes or more and less than six feet within the 48 hours prior to July 13. Officials said exposure did not occur at the work place or on any work vehicle. They said all Keolis employees have been notified.
“The RTC is committed to providing safe, reliable transportation in our community. We have precautions in place to keep our passengers and contracted drivers safe,” said RTC Executive Director Bill Thomas.
“We encourage people who believe they may have been exposed, or who have COVID-19 symptoms, to contact a medical professional,” said Thomas. “We are grateful for the essential bus operators who provide transportation to those who rely on it in our community and we wish this driver a speedy recovery.”
