NHS warning as another Falkirk pub's customers test positive for COVID-19

The Auld Vic, in Grahams Road, was the subject of an NHS Forth Valley Test and Protect Team warning which went out to the premises to ask regulars at the pub to be aware and get tested immediately if they are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.

This follows on from the New Star Inn, also located in Grahams Road, voluntarily shutting its doors when customers and a staff member tested positive for the virus.

Both pubs are now working with NHS Forth Valley and Falkirk Council to help stop the spread.

An NHS Forth Valley spokesperson said: “NHS Forth Valley’s Test and Protect Team are appealing to people who visited the New Star Inn and The Auld Vic, both in Grahams Road, Falkirk to be aware of the positives cases at both premises and consider whether they should be tested.

“The times and dates identified are Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27 and Thursday, October 1 and Friday, October 2 for those attending the New Star Inn and Saturday, September 27 for customers attending The Auld Vic.

“If you develop symptoms you should self isolate and book a COVID-19 test and remain in isolation until you are found to be negative.”

Symptoms of COVID-19 include a high temperature or fever, a new, continuous cough and a loss of, or change in sense of smell or taste.

Visit the NHS Inform website at www.nhsinform.scot or call 0800 028 2816 to book a test.