Visitors to two Blaengarw venues asked to be vigilant

Members of the public who visited the Wexa Club, Blaengarw on 25 September or Blaengarw Workingmen’s Club on 26 September are being advised to be extra-vigilant for the symptoms of Coronavirus, and to self-isolate and book a test immediately if symptoms occur.

The advice is being issued because people with Coronavirus are known to have visited the premises during their infectious period and a small number of cases who attended on this date have been linked back to both the premises.

 

We are aware of a small number of cases associated with Wexa Club, Blaengarw and Blaengarw Workingmen’s Club. We are advising members of the public who visited Wexa Club, Blaengarw on Friday 25 September and Blaengarw Workingmen’s Club on Saturday 26 September to be vigilant for symptoms, and to self-isolate and get a test if they begin to experience symptoms – no matter how mild.

If you or a member of your household develop symptoms of cough, fever or change in sense of taste or smell, you must self-isolate and book a test for Coronavirus promptly to help control the spread of infection.

The public has a vital role in preventing the spread of Coronavirus by adhering to Welsh Government local restrictions, as well as by observing social distancing guidelines – that’s staying two metres away from others, washing hands regularly with soap or by using alcohol based sanitiser, and working from home if they can. We must all play our part to protect our vulnerable or older friends, family members and loved ones.

Gemma Northey, Locum Consultant in Public Health for Public Health Wales

A free Coronavirus test can be arranged via the Welsh Government website or by calling the free number 119 between the hours of 7am to 11pm.