Coronavirus exposures, infections found in cafe, bar, market in Helsinki

Coronavirus infections and possible exposures were reported in a restaurant, a bar and a shopping centre at different areas in different period in Helsinki from 9 May to 18 May, according to the City of Helsinki.

Coronavirus infections have been reported in customers who have visited Ravintola Rubiini in Siltamäki on 9-11 May and 14-18 May, said the city in a press release on Friday.

The infected persons may have also exposed other customers at the restaurant.

Customers may have also been exposed in Siltamäki shopping centre on 9-11 May and 14-18 May.

Infections have been diagnosed in 11 customers of Ravintola Rubiini, so far.

Some of the infected persons also visited Pub Olohuone on 15 May, where they may have exposed other customers.

The City authority requested everyone who was present in Ravintola Rubiini during 9-11 May and 14-18 May to contact the Epidemiological department, if they have not yet been contacted.

“It is essential that we reach the customers of Ravintola Rubiini on those days quickly. By doing so, we may be able to cut off the infection chains as effectively as possible”, said Chief Physician of Helsinki’s Epidemiological Operations Sanna Isosomppi.

Customers of Pub Olohuone and Siltamäki shopping centre are asked to monitor their condition and seek a coronavirus test in their own area immediately if there are even minor symptoms suggestive of a coronavirus infection.