People who got piercings at Sydney business face small risk of blood-borne illnesses

Public health officials in Nova Scotia are contacting peoplewho had piercings at The Tat-Tomb Galleryin Sydney between June and November because they're atrisk of contracting blood-borne illnesses, such as hepatitis B, hepatitis Cand HIV.

In a news release, the Nova Scotia Health Authoritysaid no one has reported any illnesses linked to the George Streetbusiness.

The Department of Environment inspected The Tat-Tomb Gallery and found instruments may not have been cleaned properly.

Officials say there were no issues with the tattoo practices at the business.

Risk of illness is low

The medical officer of health, Dr. Claudia Sarbu, said the risk of contracting an illness is low.

Public Health is contacting all clientsand recommending testing.

The business has been ordered to stopdoing piercingsand is providing client information to Public Health.

Anyone who received a piercing from The Tat-Tomb Gallery between June and November 2019 should follow-up with Public Health if they are not contacted. They can call 1-888-823-8224 toll-free.

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