Posted on Saturday 29th August 2020
Residents and businesses are stepping up to help stop the spread of a COVID-19 outbreak linked to a bingo event.
There are now 15 known cases linked to the original outbreak at the Silverdale Working Men’s Club on August 16. They are being told to self-isolate and their contacts are being traced.
Visits by some of these people, while they may have been infectious, have now been linked to ten venues in Silverdale and Newcastle Town Centre.
Anyone who visited these premises on the specified dates is being urged to get tested over the bank holiday weekend.
These are: (See additions in bold)
- Silverdale Working Men’s Club – August 16 to 21
- The Bush pub – 20 August to 22 August
- The Vine pub – 20 August to 23 August
- The George & Dragon pub – 20 August to 22 August
- Newcastle (King Street) Working Men’s Club – 22 August
- The Kiln – 22 August
- The Crown – 22 August
- Yates in Newcastle – 22 August
- The Roebuck pub – 23 August
- The Bilash restaurant – 24 August
Dr Richard Harling, Staffordshire County Council’s Director of Health and Care, said:
“More than 500 people came forward to get tested yesterday alone, but we need everybody who visited these venues to get a test this weekend.
“I would like to thank all the businesses too for quickly providing details of customers to allow us to quickly contact them.
“The testing and tracing is vital to help identify people who may have the virus and help contain the spread of infection even further.”
Testing is available at:
- A drive-in Mobile Testing Unit at the Old Recreation Centre in Knutton, ST5 6BX from 10:30am to 3:30pm today to Monday 31 August. Walk-through is also available
- A walk-through testing centre is open at the Ryecroft Car Park Newcastle ST5 2AA from 8am to 8pm
- People should book tests online if possible through the national portal at www.nhs.uk/coronavirus or by phoning 119. Alternatively they can drop in without an appointment at the above, but should wear face coverings and bring ID.
The county council continues to work with Newcastle Borough Council and Public Health England to contain the virus and support local businesses.
All the venues visited by those who have tested positive, like all pubs and restaurants, have carried out COVID-19 risk assessments and with measures in place can continue to open and welcome customers.
The county council continues to advise everyone to follow the guidance to stay safe and protect their families.
This includes:
- Washing your hands regularly with soap and hot water
- Covering your face on public transport and in shops
- Making space, at least 2m, if you do need to go out
- If you are eating or drinking out, leave your contact details
- Stay home for 10 days and book a test if you have symptoms
- Follow the advice of the Test and Trace service if contacted