Get tested if you were at this event says Health Department

The positive COVID19 case which had been reported on Thursday to the Public Health Authorities was investigated by the Public Health Response Team.

It has been established that one of the activities which the case attended, was at the Hotel Takeover Summer 2020 event held at the Radisson Blu Resort, St Julian’s, from the 18th to the 19th July 2020. Public Health Authorities are strongly recommending that all those who attended this party to get tested for COVID-19.  Persons are to call 111 to set an appointment, even if they do not have any symptoms. 

As symptoms can develop within 14 days of exposure it is imperative that whoever attended this event monitors themselves for symptoms for the coming 2 weeks. Anyone who develops symptoms should stay indoors and call 111 again to book another swab to exclude COVID-19 infection.

While there is no room for alarm as all the necessary measures are being taken as is being done in this case, it is important that everyone follows the Public Health advice.