“Who we then went to notify and learned that they had no symptoms, and certainly no awareness of the situation,” said Gary Bitner, Spokesperson for Seminole Casino and HotelĪccording to Bitner the casino employees have not been tested for Coronavirus.īitner says the victim did not contract the virus at the casino. The casino is also saying he came into contact with two employees. At this time Seminole gaming has confirmed one person who died from Coronavirus in Lee County paid a visit to the facility March 3rd with his wife.
Tonight a spokesperson for Seminole Casino and Hotel is speaking out.
This was done out of an overabundance of caution and protection guest amid the Coronavirus crisis. Hotel guests will be contacted directly to accommodate their current bookings and needs, wherever possible. UPDATE (1PM): The Seminole Tribe of Florida and Seminole Gaming has decided to temporarily close all Seminole and Hard Rock Casinos throughout Florida today starting at 6pm.
