Covid positive residents ‘turned up at recycling centres’ in Lincolnshire

Public health officials are warning residents that if you have tested positive for Covid-19 you need to stay at home and self-isolate - not go to a household waste recycling centre.

By James Silcocks

Published 7th Jan 2022, 13:06 GMT

Updated 7th Jan 2022, 16:07 GMT

Household Waste Recycling Centre (stock image)

In two separate incidents today (Friday), members of the public have told site staff at household waste recycling centres to keep their distance because they had tested positive for Covid-19.

Today’s incidents took place at household waste recycling centres in Lincoln and Boston.

Andy Fox, consultant in Public Health at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “If you have tested positive for Covid, you must self-isolate and follow the guidance – that doesn’t mean you can drive to household waste recycling centres.

“You are putting other people at risk, particularly site staff, which could lead to centres being closed due to infections.

“Use other family members or friends to dispose of the waste and don’t take any unnecessary risks.”

Visit the NHS website for further guidance about self-isolation and Covid-19.