KNOXVILLE, Tenn — Target confirms that one of its employees tested positive for the coronavirus.
In a statement, Target said an employee at its North Knoxville store on Washington Pike tested positive. It's not clear when the employee tested positive.
Target said it is working in with local health departments, and that its "top priority is the health and safety of our team members and guests, and we’re taking a number of steps to move forward.
"First, we’ve communicated directly with the impacted team member, who is in quarantine and following all health department guidelines, and we’ll pay them while they’re on leave," Target said in a statement.
Target also said it has deep cleaned and sanitized the store. Target said it notified the entire store team and provided them with the appropriate CDC guidance.