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Council shuts leisure centre after staff member tests positive for Coronavirus

written by John September 17, 2020
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DERRY City and Strabane District Council has shut one of its leisure centres on health grounds.

It comes after a member of staff at the Riversdale Leisure Centre in Strabane tested positive for Coronavirus

A spokesperson for Derry City and Strabane District Council said: “Following confirmation earlier today that a staff member at Riversdale Leisure Centre has received a positive COVID-19 test, as a precaution and in line with safety procedures and PHA advice, the Council has decided to cancel to close the facility and cancel all bookings for classes, gym and swimming sessions for today.

“The safety of staff and customers remain the prime concern of Council.

“We would like to reassure the public that every precaution has been taken in relation to this matter including additional cleaning of surfaces and contact points as a precautionary measure.

“We would also like to reassure the public that the situation is being monitored on an ongoing basis and the appropriate action is being taken to protect staff and the public.”

“The Council intends to reopen the facility as soon as possible and any further updates will be provided.”

Council shuts leisure centre after staff member tests positive for Coronavirus was last modified: September 18th, 2020 by John

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