Hastings Prince Edward Public Health has issued a notice about Shoeless Joe’s in Belleville.
Th health unit continues to investigate as multiple people with COVID-19 were at the restaurant on Saturday, November 20 and Sunday, November 21.
The restaurant has voluntarily closed as health officials continue to investigate.
Here is more of the statement from the health unit today:
All individuals who attended Shoeless Joe’s (Belleville) on November 20 and 21 are
- Advised to seek testing immediately for COVID-19, even if you do not have symptoms.
- Book an appointment online for the Belleville or Trenton testing centre. You can also call 613-961-5544.
- For other testing options, please visit hpepublichealth.ca/getting-tested-for-covid-19/
- When seeking testing, please provide investigation number 2238-2021-51274 to the testing centre.
- Monitor closely for symptoms of COVID-19.
- If symptoms develop, even mild ones such as a runny nose or sore throat, isolate at home and away from others, and seek testing again, even if you were negative the first time.
While HPEPH does not typically disclose the location of COVID-19 cases in order to protect individuals’ privacy, this information is disclosed when needed to meet public health objectives such as prompt notification of potential contacts and reducing the risk of further transmission. HPEPH is in the process of contacting identified high-risk contacts related to these cases. All high-risk contacts will be instructed by HPEPH to self-isolate immediately and to get tested.
“The current increase in COVID-19 cases in our region is very concerning and is resulting in greater risk of community transmission. I am urging individuals who attended Shoeless Joe’s on these dates to seek testing, in order to protect those around them.To protect one another, residents must take immediate action. If you have symptoms, even mild ones, get tested. If you must gather, keep it small and ensure you are symptom-free. If you are not vaccinated, get vaccinated as soon as possible. Your choices will impact the health and wellbeing of those around you – so please make responsible ones,” said Dr. Ethan Toumishey, Acting Medical Officer of Health,
- To book your appointment for COVID-19 vaccination at an HPEPH clinic, visit covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine/.
- Many pharmacies also offer COVID-19 vaccination and offer evening and weekend hours. Find pharmacies offering vaccine, here covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locations.
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