CCPL staff member at Wando Mount Pleasant Library tests positive for COVID-19

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Charleston County Public Library was notified by a staff member of the Wando Mount Pleasant Library that they tested positive for COVID-19.  

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

1. The entire branch is being cleaned and sanitized by a certified third-party contractor.  
2. All employees known to have come in contact with this individual are being notified and self-quarantine guidelines are being followed.  
3. The library will close at 5 p.m. today and will reopen once it has been cleaned and sanitized. Reminder, all CCPL library branches (except the Main Library) are closed on Sundays. 
4. The book drop/return at the library will remain open. 
5. Charleston County Government continues to offer PPE and cleaning supplies to CCPL employees for its facilities.  
6. 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.