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This is confirmed by Hanna Rydløv, the municipal chief physician in Trysil.
A total of six employees at Radisson Blu Resort Trysil, and at a company that rents the hotel, test positive. So have two close contacts.
In addition, during the Christmas and New Years weekend, the municipal chief was notified that five hotel guests had tested positive after staying there.
Located in the center of the popular winter destination, the hotel has more than 200 rooms.
Guests have been notified
Everyone who stayed at the hotel between December 26 and today should have received a notification of the hotel infection.
THEY HAVE TESTED MANY: Hanna Rydløv, municipal chief physician in Trysil municipality, says they have examined more than 120 people in the last two days, and will retest the same group.
Photo: her husband
– They must follow national infection control rules like everyone else. They should have few social contacts, be aware of symptoms and get tested in their home municipality, says Rydløv.
In a press release, the municipality writes that those who stayed at the hotel before December 26 should not be exposed to the infection.
Respect the decisions
According to a press release from Destinasjon Trysil, the hotel will be closed until January 11.
– We have developed good infection control routines, implemented and practiced the routines. No matter how well prepared we are, we are never protected against an outbreak during this pandemic, says hotel director at Radisson Blu Resort Trysil, Maria Åhgren, in the press release.
In addition, he says that they respect the decisions of the municipal superior and that they quickly implemented the necessary measures.
According to the press release, hotel guests can choose whether they want to go home or transfer to the Radisson Blu Mountain Resort Trysil, which is located on the other side of Trysilfjellet.
Guests from various municipalities
According to the municipal chief doctor, it is too early to say how extensive the outbreak will be.
– But with the closure of the hotel, we are now buying time to get an overview and control, says Rydløv.
She says many have been tested, and that no one, other than those who have now been confirmed infected, has tested positive.
– Yesterday we tested more than a hundred people and until today 20. The same group will also be tested again, he says.
The hotel has received guests from several municipalities, so the municipality of Trysil collaborates with the central infection detection team of the National Institute of Public Health.
As reported to NRK, guests now living in the hotel should have been informed that they must leave the hotel early tomorrow after breakfast.
