People who visited one of two Cardigan pubs earlier this month are being asked to self-isolate following fears that potentially hundreds of people have come into contact with coronavirus.

Ceredigion County Council said this evening that the community transmission in the Cardigan area derives from a cluster of cases following social events at pubs in the town, with the potential of hundreds of contacts being affected.

A spokesperson for the council said this evening: “If you were a customer who went to either The Bell or Red Lion Cardigan on or after 9 November, you are asked to self-isolate for 14 days from the date you last visited either public house.

“If you are a close contact of someone who visited the premises after 9 November, you must be particularly vigilant and refer yourself for a test if you feel at all unwell.

“This will help stop the coronavirus from spreading. Both premises have now voluntarily closed.”

Anyone with symptoms, no matter how small, must follow self-isolation guidance and arrange a test immediately, only leaving home to get tested. No one should go to work or leave the house if they have any symptoms.

Usual Covid-19 symptoms include a high temperature, a new continuous cough, a loss or change to sense of smell or taste. If you have been to one of the above establishments, be vigilant to any other changes in your health and ensure that you book a test if needed.