Coronavirus: McDonald's suspends operations in Singapore after seven employees test positive

Fast food giant McDonald's on Sunday suspended operations in Singapore till May 4 after seven of its employees were detected with coronavirus last week.

The suspension decision will include drive-through and delivery services. The American fast food chain had suspended its takeaway operations on Saturday, Channel News Asia reported.

In a release, McDonald's said it has been advised by the Ministry of Health that it should suspend restaurant operations, including delivery and drive-through, till May 4 as preventive action against COVID-19.

The circuit-breaker period ends on May 4 in the city-state. During this period heavy restrictions are placed against crowding and large gatherings. Last week, seven employees of McDonald's tested positive for coronavirus.

"These are indeed unprecedented times for all of us. We have done all we can to put in place every safety precautionary measure to keep our employees and customers safe and will continue to do our part to flatten the curve," said ..