Parx Casino employee tests positive for COVID-19

Parx Casino announced a casino floor employee has tested positive for COVID-19.

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Officials with the casino announced Saturday an employee who was last on the property March 8 was confirmed to have the virus March 16.

The casino said the employee was self-quarantined at home.

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Parx officials told state and local health officials immediately upon learning of the employee's positive test.

Parx Casino shut down March 15 and will be closed until further notice.

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