Douglas & St. FinBarresScout Group – 2nd 6th 47th 93rd Cork

Scout Groups around the country continue to receive and take advice from the HSE through Scouting Ireland as they are updated regarding the impact on our scouting activities. 

Scouting Ireland advises that all Scout Group meetings, volunteer training and weekend activities continue as planned in line with these. However, as this is an evolving situation this advice is to be reviewed daily, in conjunction, with advice from the HSE. 

For concerned parents we suggest following HSE advice and refer to the HSE website. There is good advice there with a contact phone number should you be worried.

Please note that in line with the HSE, Scouting Ireland recommends that people who have been to the following affected areas should not attend Scouting events or meetings:
• China • Hong Kong • Singapore • South Korea • Iran • Japan • Italy 

In addition, following HSE guidelines, we recommend that those people who have: 
• been to an affected region in the last 14 days and have symptoms or
• if you’ve been in close contact with a confirmed or probable case of COVID-19 in the last 14 days and have symptoms should not attend scouting activities.

Finally, should a person who is either over 65 years of age and or a person with a long term medical condition – for example, heart disease, lung disease, diabetes or liver disease, may choose not to attend events and meetings.

The health and safety of the members of Douglas & St. FinBarres Scout Group is paramount and we will continue to update you on the advice we have, as we get it.

Yours In Scouting,
Douglas & St. FinBarres Group Council