Coronavirus message 'loud and clear' at entrance to Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Roadside Technologies workers have been hailed as ‘heroes’ after installing a huge message sign, normally seen on motorways, at the Calow hospital.

It urges people to ‘Catch it! Bin it! Kill it!’, ‘Wash your hands – stop spread of the coronavirus’ and lists the symptoms of Covid-19 to discourage anyone with a fever or persistent dry cough from entering the site.

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The hospital posted on Facebook: “Local heroes Roadside Technologies have pulled out all the stops to help us to promote key messages about Coronavirus (COVID-19).

“Director at the Duckmanton-based company Chris Moseley and colleagues helped our communications team to say it LARGE!

“This message sign now has pride of place on our driveway - providing anyone coming on site with a rolling set of reminders. Another fabulous example of community support during this unprecedented time.”

The company said: “ We hope people read it and don’t go in the hospital if they are displaying symptoms. We’re only going to get through this by following the advice of the NHS.”

The Royal aded: “You can also support our staff and patients to get through this challenge by donating to the Chesterfield Royal’s Charity #ProtectYourNHS appeal which is setting out to add extra enhancements that support staff well-being and patient experience. Your donations will make such a difference.”

Donations can be made here