Muni operator dies of COVID-19 complications
The operator's family has requested privacy and the operator's name was not released.
Tumlin reported that 90 SFMTA employees have tested positive for COVID-19 during the pandemic and he said that the majority of those only experienced moderate symptoms. Anyone identified as being in close contact with someone with COVID-19 is instructed to quarantine and not return to work until after following CDC protocol.
Tumlin also reminded employees that due to the pandemic, staying at home this holiday is encouraged. "I don't mean to be the grinch, but this also means we can't have any in-person holiday work gatherings this year," Tumlin said.
He also encouraged employees to take advantage of therapy services available to them if they are struggling during this time.
Muni operator union president Roger Marenco also expressed sympathies to the family of the Muni operator.
Muni has put in place extra precautions since early on in the pandemic, including frequently sanitizing vehicles and high-touch surfaces, as well as skipping stops if vehicles become too crowded.
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