Public health advice to diners and pub goers following Salisbury nerve agent incident
Britain's chief medical adviser has issued guidance to those who were in The Mill pub or Zizzi restaurant in Salisbury on Sunday 4 or Monday 5 March 2018.
The document reads:
You will be aware of recent events in the Salisbury area involving a nerve agent which has led to three people being admitted to hospital. We understand you may be concerned about possible health risks and this leaflet is designed to provide you with advice.
This precautionary advice is for those who visited The Mill pub in Salisbury between 13:30 hours on Sunday 4th March and closing time at 23:10 hours on Monday 5th March 2018 or the nearby Zizzi restaurant between 13:30 hours on Sunday 4th March and closing time at 21:00 hours on Monday 5th March 2018.
Risk to public health Based on current evidence, the risk to the general public from this substance has not changed and remains low. While there is no immediate health risk to anyone who may have been in either of these locations, it is possible, but unlikely, that any of the substance which has come into contact with clothing or belongings could still be present in minute amounts and therefore contaminate your skin. Over time, repeated skin contact with contaminated items may pose a small risk to health.
This risk can be removed by taking the actions we are explaining in this leaflet. You do not need to seek advice from a health professional unless you are experiencing symptoms. We advise you take the following action If you visited either of the two locations within the specified time frame you should:
· Wash the clothing that you were wearing in an ordinary washing machine using your regular detergent at the temperature recommended for the clothing
· Any items which cannot be washed, and which would normally be dry cleaned, should be put in two plastic bags tied at the top and stored safely in your own home. We are currently reviewing the best way of cleaning these clothes and will provide further advice on our website
· Wipe personal items such as phones, handbags and other electronic items with cleansing or baby wipes and dispose of the wipes in the bin (ordinary domestic waste disposal) Public health advice for those who were in The Mill pub or Zizzi restaurant in Salisbury on Sunday 4th or Monday 5th March 2018 Published: March 2018
· Other items such as jewellery and spectacles which cannot go in the washing machine or be cleaned with cleansing or baby wipes, should be hand washed with warm water and detergent and then rinsed with clean cold water Please thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water after cleaning any items. This precautionary advice is only for the clothes worn or items carried at the time of your visit to Zizzi restaurant or The Mill pub in Salisbury. It does not apply to the belongings or clothes of others that you may have come into contact with later – these items do not need to be cleaned.
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