NRN: McDonald's Will Screen Employees Before They Start Shifts as a 'Precautionary' Measure

Nation’s Restaurant News reported late Wednesday night that McDonald’s will begin screening restaurant employees at both corporate and franchise locations as a “precautionary” measure to reduce the risk of exposure to coronavirus.

Administered by store managers, the screenings will include a number of questions meant to ensure workers are "feeling their best" before each shift.

> Questions include: Are you showing symptoms associated with COVID-19? Have you been diagnosed with COVID-19? Have you had close contact in the past 14 days with someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19? Have you been told by a health care provider or public health official that you should self-quarantine due to potential COVID-19 exposure, or are you suspected of having COVID-19?

Any employee who answers “yes” to any of these questions will be sent home and not allowed to return until they’ve received authorization from a medical professional.

Most McDonald's restaurants across the U.S. have remained open for drive-thru, carryout and delivery throughout the coronavirus crisis, but last week the franchise announced it would temporarily suspend its all-day-breakfast offering in an effort to streamline kitchen operations and increase drive-thru efficiency.