National Guard tests all employees at Palermo's in Milwaukee after 5 confirmed cases of COVID-19

MILWAUKEE -- All employees at Palermo's Pizza in Milwaukee were tested for COVID-19 Monday, May 4 after an outbreak at the facility. The Wisconsin National Guard assisted with the testing. On Friday, May 1, Palermo's president and CEO announced five employees had tested positive, and "we must close for at least 48 hours to implement additional mitigation steps."

Below is the complete statement from Palermo's President and CEO Giacomo Fallucca on Friday: