NHS Forth Valley has issued an update on their ongoing appeal for Stirling bar-goers to get tested following an increase in positive COVID-19 cases.
Anyone who visited the Tingle bar on King Street between Friday 21 May and Sunday 30 May has been urged to get tested as soon as possible.
This is an extended time frame from the previous announcement which said only those who had visited after Wednesday 26 May needed to get checked.
It comes after a recent confirmation of additional positive coronavirus cases last weekend with residents across Forth Valley and even further field being told to remain vigilant.
NHS Forth Valley Consultant in Public Health Dr Henry Prempeh said: “This is a significant outbreak and cases may well rise further.
“Our Test and Protect team are following up with a number of people who have been identified as close contacts of those who have already tested positive however we want everyone who attended the bar during these dates to get a PCR test to help prevent further spread.
“If you are identified as a close contact and your test is negative you must continue to isolate for 10 days however if you attended the bar during these dates and have not been contacted direct by Test and Protect then you do not require to self-isolate if your PCR test is negative, providing you do not develop any symptoms.”
PCR Covid-19 testing is available at the Engine Shed behind Stirling railway station and at the University of Stirling campus and can be booked through NHS Inform on 0800 028 2816 or booked online via the GOV.UK website.
Individuals should select the option ‘I’ve been told to get a test by my local council, health protection team or healthcare professional’ when prompted online.
