The Town of Paradise has been notified that an employee has tested positive for COVID-19.

The person, who works in the Public Works Department, has been self-isolating since February 8 and has no direct contact with the public for work purposes.

Contact tracing is underway, and anyone identified as a close contact of the employee will receive direction from Public Health.

Self-isolation and testing of additional public works employees is unnecessary at this time.

Out of respect for the employee’s privacy, no further information will be provided by the town.