CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

 We hope you are all managing to stay safe and healthy during these very difficult times. At the current moment, Wintons remains open, and we are happy to welcome you. We are following government guidance very closely, particularly on social distancing. We are lucky to be in an industry where it is easy to have minimal contact. We are therefore asking members and visitors NOT to come into the office. Minimal contact will be achieved by paying for your fishing by phone (on booking or from the carpark on arrival) on a debit card or dropping the cash in an envelope through our letter box with your name and booking details. Please let us know by email, text or phone when you have arrived. We can also bring bait and tackle round to your swim from the shop. Please keep a safe distance apart. The general advice is to ensure everyone adopts sensible cleaning practices to avoid catching or spreading Coronavirus. We ask that anyone visiting the complex washes their hands thoroughly on arrival and during their visit. We are finding it hard to buy toilet paper if you can bring your own will be extremely helpful. We will update the news page if the above changes. 

PLEASE DO NOT COME TO THE FISHERY IF YOU OR ANYONE YOU HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH IN THE LAST 14 DAYS  ARE  FEELING UNWELL, HAVE A NEW PERSISTENT COUGH, A HIGH TEMPERATURE OR SHORTNESS OF BREATH.

 We have had a few questions from members on general coronavirus topics, so we have set out a Question and Answer section below:

1. Coronavirus and fishing

1.1.       I am fishing and I have started to feel unwell with a fever, cough and breathing difficulties.  What should I do?
If you feel ill with fever, cough or have difficulty breathing whilst fishing, you should call 111 immediately and return home. Please do so via the safest method whilst avoiding further contact with other people. If you are unwell:
·       stay at home, except for seeking medical care, and avoid contact with others
·       shield sneezes and coughs with a tissue or shirt sleeve (not hands)
·       wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser if soap and water are not available
·       follow local government guidance about what to do next.

1.2      I’ve just returned to the UK from a high-risk area; is it ok to come fishing at Wintons? 
If you have returned from a high-risk area for work or personal reasons, please do not come to the fishery until you are sure you do not have the virus.  You may be advised to self-quarantine for a period of 7-14 days upon return. Please call 111 or take advice from your local health professional.

1.3      I live with another individual who has returned from a high-risk area and been advised that they should self-quarantine. Can I still come fishing?

If you are living with or have had any face-to-face contact with that person, please do not come to the fishery for 14 days.

1.4       If someone at my home or workplace is diagnosed with Coronavirus, or suspected to have Coronavirus, can I still come fishing?
If a colleague or family member with whom you have had contact is being tested or has tested positive for Coronavirus, we want to ensure that risks of the virus spreading to others are minimised. Please do not come to the fishery for 14 days.

2. Preventing the spread of coronavirus

What can I do to prevent catching and spreading the virus?
·       Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or use sanitiser gel, this includes washing your hands to prevent the spread of germs that               may have been picked up in contact with other people before you reach the fishery.
·       Catch coughs and sneezes with disposable tissues
·       Throw away used tissues (and then wash your hands)
·       If you don’t have a tissue, use your sleeve
·       Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands
·       Avoid close contact with everyone and especially people who are unwell

3. Where can I find the most up-to-date information?

You should refer to the WHO website
 
UK Government’s latest information and advice:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/wuhan-novel-coronavirus-information-for-the-public
UK Government guidance for British people travelling and living overseas following the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19):
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-advice-novel-coronavirus
NHS guidance, with a self-questionnaire which helps guide employees on next steps:https://111.nhs.uk/service/covid-19 or call NHS on 111 for further guidance
NHS responses to common questions:
Coronavirus (COVID-19)