Coronavirus: Restaurants Respond

8 Min Read By MRM Staff

In response to Coronavirus concerns:

Danny Meyer tweeted that The Modern would be closed for a day and every inch sanitized  after a guest tested positive for COVID-19, despite being told by the NYS Health Commissioner says no risk of transmission; 

“Team & guests come first,” the hospitality leader concluded.

Darden will offer paid sick leave to all hourly workers, according to a Bloomberg report.

And how are other restaurants and industry insiders responding to this growing health concern?

The National Restaurant Association remains on top of the issue providing updates and resources including a fact sheet and a webpage with an FAQ, industry guidance, and food safety guidelines provided by ServSafe to address increasing questions about COVID-19.

Manifesto Market Founder and CEO Martin Barry advises: “Stay calm, be responsible. Eat healthier.”

The cashless multi-vendor open-air gastronomic market has two locations in Prague, and a total of 34 independently operated…