Ski area says a visitor last week has since tested positive for coronavirus
Crystal Mountain has said a visitor to the ski area last week has since tested positive for coronavirus.
The visitor was there March 5, and the area learned March 8 about the positive test for COVID-19, according to a post on Crystal’s website that day.
The guest visited the day lodge and was on the Forest Queen Express lift. The person traveled to and from the mountain on a ski bus.
Risk of transmission is low, the Department of Health told Crystal, unless a person lives with someone who has the virus, is caring for a person with the virus, has been within six feet of an infected person for about 10 minutes, or is in direct contact with an infected person such as being coughed on, kissing or sharing utensils.
“We are closely monitoring the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local public health agency statements regarding COVID-19,” the ski area’s post said.
Staff will stay home if they have symptoms or have been in contact with someone who does, there will be increased disinfecting of the ski area’s facilities and extra hand sanitizer, and signs with CDC recommendations.
Crystal has asked that anyone who has symptoms not visit the ski area.
In an update to its post Thursday, the ski area said: “At this time, we will remain open for skiing and snowboarding. However, we will limit indoor gatherings in crowded areas such as our lodges. The health and safety of our employees and guests is our singular priority.”
It went on to say: “We will continue to aggressively take all appropriate precautions for the health of our guests and employees. We will remain in touch with the State and County Health Officials to ensure that we are practicing all safety precautions and will continue to monitor updates from regional and national health authorities.”
