According to a photograph of a document posted to Facebook, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is warning people of the potential for viral contamination at a Guelph nail salon.

"Although the risk of transmission of blood-borne viruses is considered very low, WDGPH is recommending clients who received a manicure or pedicure between April 20, 2018 and Feb. 26, 2020 be tested for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)," says the document.

The nail salon in question is Victoria's Nail Salon on Stone Road in Guelph.

A recording on the WDGPH answering machine says that if anyone is calling regarding the advisory, they should consult with their local physician.

Several attempts have been made to contact WDGPH, but none have been successful. The answering machine says their office closes at 4:30 p.m.

According to the Check Before You Choose website (CBYC), an inspection took place at the salon on Feb. 21, 2020, after an "infection control complaint." The document says the site "was identified as a possible exposure site during a recent hepatitis C investigation."

During that inspection, five "critical infractions" were found. A critical infraction is anything that could put someone's health at risk.

"The inspection found that manicure and pedicure equipment was not cleaned after each use. The disinfectant was not mixed or changed appropriately, and dirty instruments were stored with clean instruments," says the document.

While all infractions were marked as "corrected during inspection" on the CBYC website, a followup visit on Feb. 25 found two infractions relating to sanitation of equipment still existed.

Another followup on March 2 recorded one infraction still left: "Ensure floors, walls, fixtures and furniture are in good repair, are easily cleanable and are made of smooth and impermeable material."