Posted on Tuesday 1st September 2020
Staff and customers who have been at a dozen venues known to have been visited by people who tested positive after a COVID-19 outbreak in Silverdale are being urged to get tested.
There are 17 known cases linked to the original outbreak at the Silverdale Working Men’s Club on August 16. Anyone who tests positive is being told to self-isolate and their contacts are being traced.
As part of our test and trace efforts, the whereabouts of these people while they were unknowingly infectious has been tracked and linked back to a number of premises in Silverdale and in Newcastle.
Anybody who visited one of the 12 premises on the specified dates below should get tested as soon as possible.
These are:
- 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
- The Arnold Machin – 26 and 27 August
- The Westbury Tavern, Clayton – 26 and 27 August
Dr Richard Harling, Staffordshire County Council’s Director of Health and Care, said:
“We have more than 1,000 people turning up to get tested over the weekend and I would like to thank them and the local businesses for supporting our efforts in reducing the spread of the virus.
“We know that this outbreak largely centres on people going out for a drink or something to eat before they knew they had COVID-19. The virus is hugely contagious, so it is important that everyone who visited one of the named venues on the specified dates gets tested, even if they feel well.
“This is vital in our work to identify people who may have the virus and help contain the spread of infection even further.”
Testing is available at:
- 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 people who have tested positive have carried out COVID-19 risk assessments and, with measures in place, can continue to open and welcome customers.
People are also being reminded to leave their full and correct details if visiting pubs and restaurants to help support the test and trace programme.
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