Charleston Co. Library employee tests positive for Covid-19

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Charleston County Public Library announced that one of its staff members has tested positive for Covid-19.

The Library was notified by an employee of the St. Paul’s/Hollywood Library on Saturday for the positive case.

Officials say the employee had interacted with the public through curbside services.

Charleston County Public Library staff implemented a response plan, per CDC and DHEC guidelines, listed below:

The entire branch is being cleaned and sanitized by a certified third party contractor.
All employees known to come in contact with this individual are being notified and self-quarantine guidelines are being followed.
St. Paul's/Hollywood Library, located at 5130 Hwy. 165 in Hollywood, is currently closed to the public and will remain closed until further notice.
Items (books, DVD's, etc.) that had been placed on hold for curbside pick-up will not be available at this time.
The book drop/return at the St. Paul's/Hollywood Library will also be closed. All fines/fees associated to late material are currently being waived. Patrons may also return their items to another library location.
Patrons of this branch interested in receiving materials should place holds for pick-up at another location. There are 16 other library locations available. Visit www.ccpl.org/branches for the list.
Charleston County Government continues to offer PPE and cleaning supplies to CCPL employees for its facilities.
CCPL has been working with DHEC in ensuring all best practices are implemented in our service models that would help reduce the spread of COVID-19 as we continue serving our patrons.

Charleston County Public Library said a staff member of the Otranto Road Library tested positive for coronavirus last week and the same protocols were followed. That branch as well remains closed until further notice.