Monroe County Public Health Warns Customers At Tokyo Japanese Restaurant

 

The Monroe County Department of Public Health was recently notified of a positive COVID-19 exposure that is believed to be connected to Tokyo Japanese Restaurant, located at 1000 Hylan Dr, Rochester, NY 14623, between 8:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2020. There was an unknown number of occupants at the establishment during the time of reference.

It is recommended that anyone who was at Tokyo Japanese Restaurant at any time on August 1 and is experiencing any of the common symptoms of COVID-19 – fever/chills, shortness of breath, cough, fatigue, loss of taste or smell, muscle or body aches, headache, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea – be tested for COVID-19, self-quarantine for 14 days from onset of symptoms and contact their Primary Care Physician.

Additionally, we are asking anyone who was at Tokyo Japanese Restaurant on August 1, but is not experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, to contact the Monroe County Department of Public Health at (585) 753-5555 to discuss their risk and coordinate testing if it is determined to be appropriate. While the referenced exposure date was six days ago, it is important to note that someone who was at Tokyo Japanese Restaurant on August 1 could still develop symptoms over the next eight days if they have not developed symptoms already.

While indoor and outdoor patronizing of restaurants and bars is currently allowed under New York Forward, face coverings and good physical distancing are still required. This means wearing a face covering when you are not seated at your individual table and maintaining six feet of physical distance from others whenever possible. It is important for customers of our bars and restaurants to continue to follow these guidelines so we can keep community spread to a minimum.