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Vancouver Coastal Health warns of possible COVID-19 exposure at Pierre's Champagne Lounge, West Oak Restaurant

Anyone who visited one of the Yaletown venues on the specified dates is urged to self-monitor for 14 days
Megan Lalonde
Megan Lalonde
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Pierre's Champagne Lounge in Yaletown. Photo: Instagram / @pierreslounge

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)  is warning anyone who visited a pair of venues in Yaletown last week to self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms after potentially being exposed to the virus. 

The health authority is warning anyone who visited West Oak Restaurant or Pierre's Champagne Lounge, both located in Yaletown, from July 31 to Aug. 3 during "evening or late night hours" to be on the lookout for any possible symptoms of COVID-19 for 14 days following their visit. 

COVID-19 exposure notification for West Oak Restaurant at 1035 Mainland St, Vancouver and Pierre’s Champagne Lounge at 1028 Hamilton St, Vancouver from July 31 to Aug 3.https://t.co/9tLR8wAN0m pic.twitter.com/LSboz5FzYw

West Oak describes itself as "a bustling, modern-rustic space featuring oak décor and a buzzing open kitchen," and " a favourite for athletes, celebrities, and locals alike." 

Pierre's Champagne Lounge, meanwhile, claims to be "Vancouver’s most exclusive champagne experience," and is "Discreetly located behind brick walls and a hidden door." 

Both venues are owned by PM entertainment. 

VCH continues to update its list of public exposures with the locations and times of known possible exposures to COVID-19 to the public within the health authority's region. While the instances of possible exposures included on the list "are believed to be low risk," public health officials ask anyone who may have visited any of the locations listed on the specified dates and times to monitor themselves for symptoms "out of an abundance of caution." 

COVID-19 is spread by respiratory droplets when a person who is sick coughs or sneezes, although it can also be spread when a healthy person touches an object or surface, like a doorknob or a table, with the virus on it, and then touches their mouth, nose or eyes before washing their hands.

According to VCH, symptoms to watch out for may include fatigue, loss of appetite, fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, loss of smell and/or diarrhea.

There is no known risk to anyone who attended any listed locations outside of the specified dates and times. If people remain healthy and do not develop symptoms, there is no need to self-isolate, meaning people can continue to go about their usual daily activities, explained VCH. In the event symptoms of COVID-19 do arise, patients are urged to seek testing and then self-isolate immediately. Those seeking a test for the virus are asked to call ahead and wear a mask.