Two staff members test positive for Covid-19 at Galgorm Resort ahead of Irish Open

By Q Radio news

Two staff members at the Galgorm Spa and Golf Resort have tested positive for Covid-19.

The Resort's management confirmed in a statement that the two employees had no contact with guests and are now self isolating.

It comes just a month before the hotel will host some of the worlds top golf players during the Irish Open.

Two staff members at the Galgorm Hotel and Spa have tested positive for Covid-19.

Management confirmed that the two employees had no contact with guests and are now self isolating.

It comes just a month before the resort will host the Irish Open. pic.twitter.com/8p8TEC4WDE

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The two employees were asymptomatic and were tested as part of a new hygiene plan at the hotel which includes an increase of random testing of staff members, who are already working within team bubbles.

The resort confirmed today that it has increased safety measures for guests and team members amid concerns over an increase of Covid-19 cases in a number of areas across Northern Ireland, including Mid & East Antrim.

Galgorm Collection Managing Director, Colin Johnston, said, "We share the concerns around the recent increase in the number of Covid-19 cases and, like many employers in the area, we have been monitoring this extremely closely, in response, we have already put additional measures in place.  

"This is in addition to already established measures including a nightly, full deep-clean of all areas with hospital-grade sanitiser protectant and decontamination equipment, thermal temperature monitoring, provision of hand sanitisers in all areas and adherence to recommended social distancing guidelines.

"The health and safety of our team and guests remains paramount and we are grateful for their continued support and also to those guests who have rescheduled their stay as a result of the robust pre-entry testing measures we have in place."