Eksote informs: Mass exposure of students related to free time 10.2. Holiday Club in Saimaa

A mass exposure to the coronavirus has occurred at the Holiday Club Saimaa in the Rauha district of Lappeenranta, South Karelia's social and health district (Eksote) on Wednesday, February 10.2. between afternoon and evening.

Wednesday 10.2. Students from LAB University of Applied Sciences and LUT University's Skinnarila campus have been spending their free time together at Holiday Club Saimaa, where mass exposure to the coronavirus has occurred. According to current information, more than ten coronavirus infections have resulted from spa visits. In addition, dozens of students have been exposed, tested and quarantined until the end of February. It is likely that the number of infections will increase from the current level when the new test results are ready.

Most of the sick and exposed people live in the Lappeenranta region's student housing foundation (LOAS) at Karankokatu 4. LUT and LAB urge everyone living in this student house to avoid all campus visits until the end of February.

According to the current information, none of the patients has visited the Skinnarila campus as an exposure.

Eksote, LUT and LAB urge all those who were present or those in their immediate circle to monitor their health, to quickly assess symptoms on the omaolo.fi website or call 116 117 and apply for a corona test if even mild symptoms of infection appear. All joint gatherings should now be avoided.

More than a week has passed since the event, so it is important for all those who were in contact with the students who were there to monitor possible symptoms of infection and, if they appear, to take a corona test. The aim is to take the coronavirus test quickly, within 1–2 days of the onset of symptoms.

Eksote tests all people with symptoms typical of the coronavirus, even those with mild symptoms. Headache, runny nose, cough, sore throat, fever, shortness of breath, loss of taste/sense of smell, abdominal symptoms are reasons to apply for a coronavirus test even when they occur as individual symptoms. If you have symptoms of infection, you may not participate in early childhood education, go to school or the workplace, or move around in public places. Participating in the events when sick or even with mild symptoms is strictly prohibited.

Face masks are recommended for use in public transport and in public spaces, if a safety distance of 2 meters cannot be observed. Attention should be paid to the use of masks, especially when moving around in shops and shopping centers, during indoor activities and other leisure activities, public transport and private parties.

In the area of ​​Eksote, there is a 10-person gathering limit for private individuals.

More information for the media:

Sami Raasakka, senior physician, Eksote, 040 651 1594
Liisa-Maija Sainio, professor 040 515 4944, head of the corona group at LUT and LAB, LUT University