The Taco Bell on Jones Street in Newark was [**closed down on November 7 when an employee reported that they had tested positive for COVID-19**](https://www.rlsmedia.com/article/newark-taco-bell-closes-due-covid-19-infection-scare).
Taco Bell has released the following official statement on the closure to RLS Media:
“As soon as the operator of this Newark, NJ location was made aware of a team member who tested positive for COVID-19, the franchisee immediately began working with Taco Bell and contacted local health officials.
This restaurant closed immediately for thorough cleaning and sanitizing.
All potentially exposed team members have been removed from the schedule and are self-quarantining. Ensuring the health and wellbeing of our team members and our customers is our top priority and we encourage customers to learn more about Taco Bell’s commitment to safety on our website at www.tacobell.com.”