Worker at SoFi Stadium tests positive for COVID-19

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A construction worker at SoFi Stadium has tested positive for COVID-19, Turner/AECOM Hunt confirmed in a statement.

The worker is recovering, and those who were in contact with him were notified.

It has not stopped construction on the new home of the Rams and Chargers.

Turner/AECOM Hunt said social distancing protocols are being followed.

“This includes limiting access to the personnel hoist, no gatherings over 10 people and those must maintain six-foot separation,” the statement said. “Certain tasks that require close contact are suspended or re-sequenced.”

Nine days ago, SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park released a statement saying California’s “stay at home” order would not cease construction on the project.

The venue is scheduled to open later this year and will play host to Super Bowl LVI in early 2022.

A construction worker at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas tested positive for COVID-19 last week. Construction continues on the Raiders’ new home as well.

4 responses to “Worker at SoFi Stadium tests positive for COVID-19

  1. >>Nine days ago, SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park released a statement saying California’s “stay at home” order would not cease construction on the project.

    How is that legal if the governor declares a state of emergency?
    Is it optional?

    Building a football stadium is not a vital task/service.
    At the least the workers should have been given protective gear so they don’t spreads it if they pick it up.

  2. At this point, Vegas and Los Angeles should be planning on opening their new digs in 2021.

    Where that leaves the Raiders for a potential 2020 season, who knows. But this ball is just getting rolling, and continuing stadium construction for a football season that may be affected by Covid19 shouldn’t be high on the priority list.

  3. “How is that legal if the governor declares a state of emergency?
    Is it optional?”

    ——————————-

    If you’re Stan Kroenke, your deadlines are more important than the health of a lowly construction worker.

  4. The construction of sports stadiums are non essential period. How Squirrel Head pulled this off in California is beyond everyone who has a business that is closed or dealing with losses due to the virus.

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