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Principal confirms visitor to 801 Grand in Des Moines had COVID-19

The company has alerted employees and other tenants of the downtown skyscraper.

DES MOINES, Iowa — One of Des Moines' largest employers said a visitor had COVID-19 entering one of its buildings.

Principal Financial Group tells Local 5 that person, who visited 801 Grand, tested positive for COVID-19.

The company said they've alerted employees and other tenants of the building, and have asked all work inside the skyscraper to self-quarantine.

Company leaders plan to deep clean Princpal floors on Friday. 

Principal Financial said a majority of its employees in Des Moines are already working remotely, and they've limited visitors to its campus.

Stay with Local 5 on this breaking news story. 

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