CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- An employee who works at Prudential Plaza in the Loop has tested positive for coronavirus.
Tenants of the plaza’s two towers were notified Tuesday night, almost a week after the employee was confirmed to have COVID-19.
“It is our understanding that the employee fell ill last Thursday, March 5, went home and was tested and diagnosed with the virus,” read the email to tenants. “The employee has not returned to the property since feeling ill last Thursday.”
Sterling Bay said it has been “aggressively cleaning” all high-touch areas throughout the 2.4 million-square-foot, two-tower office plaza — and that the buildings “will be open for business” Wednesday.
“We encourage tenant leadership teams to discuss the logistics of possible work-from-home programs if possible,” the email read. "We will also continue to monitor the rapidly evolving situation regarding COVID-19 and provide updates to our tenant community."
The company advised tenants to stay home if they feel ill and to contact a health professional if they experience symptoms.