With the World Health Organisation (WHO) declaring the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic, we have received enquiries from clients regarding our approach to this situation at Lakeside Banquet & Convention Centre. We want to assure you that we are taking a proactive approach to managing the impact of the coronavirus outbreak within our operation. We assure you that no one on our team has recently travelled to the countries identified as being high-risk, and we continue to meet the strict health and hygiene standards required of us to ensure food safety. When attending our venue for any events, WHO recommends the following hygiene measures to reduce general risk of infections by: • Frequently cleaning hands by using alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water (we are supplying sanitizer for our clients) • Covering your mouth when coughing and sneezing using flexed elbow or tissues, disposing of tissues immediately and washing hands • Avoiding close contact with anyone who has a fever and/or cough Additionally, if in the past 14 days you have returned from travelling to any of the below listed countries and have become unwell / or have come into contact with a proven case of COVID-19, we request that you remain away from the venue for the health and safety of those who may become infected – whether or not you have been diagnosed or show symptoms: