San Antonio mall closes for 24 hours as precaution after coronavirus patient's visit this weekendMall officials say the closure will allow for deep cleaning of the center. Author: KENS 5 Staff (KENS 5)
Published: 2:54 PM CST March 2, 2020
Updated: 3:19 PM CST March 2, 2020 SAN ANTONIO — North Star Mall closed Monday to allow for deep cleaning after news that a patient who tested positive for the coronavirus visited over the weekend.
Health officials say the patient tested negative for the virus twice before leaving quarantine at JBSA-Lackland on Saturday, which meets CDC guidelines for release. She was out in public for about 12 hours before a third test came back with a weak positive.
Health officials say she visited North Star Mall, where she ate at the food court. Based on the distance from other people and the time spent talking with other people, health officials say the people she came in contact with at the mall and hotel are at low risk of contracting the virus.
But, North Star Mall officials say they made the decision to close and disinfect the shopping center out of an abundance of caution. The mall says it will stay closed for about 24 hours.
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