Drinkers in three pubs warned after positive cases
VISITORS to three Porthcawl pubs have been told to look out for coronavirus symptoms after positive cases were traced.
The advice to selfisolate and immediately book a test if symptoms emerge applies to anyone who visited the following pubs on the evening of Friday, September 11: The Royal Oak in South Road; The Marine on the Esplanade; or The Pier on the Esplanade.
According to Bridgend council, “a number of people who have tested positive for Covid-19” were found to have visited The Royal Oak between 6.30pm-9pm on September 11 and then the Marine on the Esplanade between 9pm-10pm, and the Pier on the Esplanade from 10pm.
Gemma Northey, chair of the multi-agency incident management team for Public Health Wales, said anyone who has visited the pubs and been identified as a contact through track and trace records will be contacted by the Test, Trace, Protect team and given further advice.
She added: “If you visited any of these premises and you or a member of your household develop symptoms of cough, fever or a change in sense of taste or smell, you must self-isolate, along with any household members, and book a coronavirus test promptly to help control the spread of infection.
“However, if you have visited the above premises and are not symptomatic then you do not need to book a test or self-isolate, not unless you display symptoms or are instructed to do so.”
According to staff at the pubs, they have remained open and been thoroughly cleaned.
Council leader Huw
David said: “With rising cases of coronavirus appearing in our communities, we ask people to act responsibly and be alert to the symptoms of Covid-19 in order to get tested as quickly as possible.
“We are working closely with our partners such as South Wales Police and the Shared Regulatory Service, and have introduced a range of measures designed to deter people from travelling into the town to gather in large numbers.”
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