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| Coronavirus: Three England pubs close after positive tests | Coronavirus: Three England pubs close after positive tests |
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| A number of pubs in England have shut after customers tested positive for coronavirus. | A number of pubs in England have shut after customers tested positive for coronavirus. |
| At least three establishments announced they had shut their doors again just days after reopening at the weekend. | At least three establishments announced they had shut their doors again just days after reopening at the weekend. |
| They were among hundreds of venues that welcomed customers after three months as lockdown measures were eased - most apparently with no problem. | They were among hundreds of venues that welcomed customers after three months as lockdown measures were eased - most apparently with no problem. |
| But crowds descending in some towns and cities prompted fears social distancing was being disregarded. | But crowds descending in some towns and cities prompted fears social distancing was being disregarded. |
| The Lighthouse Kitchen and Carvery in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, said it was "slowly" working through a list of customers who had left details at the weekend and that all staff had tested negative for the virus. | The Lighthouse Kitchen and Carvery in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, said it was "slowly" working through a list of customers who had left details at the weekend and that all staff had tested negative for the virus. |
| In Batley, West Yorkshire, the Fox and Hounds said a customer had phoned to say they had tested positive for coronavirus. | In Batley, West Yorkshire, the Fox and Hounds said a customer had phoned to say they had tested positive for coronavirus. |
| Meanwhile the landlord of the Village Home Pub in Alverstoke, Hampshire, said his team were awaiting test results after someone in a member of staff's "family bubble" tested positive. | Meanwhile the landlord of the Village Home Pub in Alverstoke, Hampshire, said his team were awaiting test results after someone in a member of staff's "family bubble" tested positive. |
| Jess Green, manager of the Lighthouse Kitchen, told BBC Points West she decided to close to "put everyone's health and safety first". | Jess Green, manager of the Lighthouse Kitchen, told BBC Points West she decided to close to "put everyone's health and safety first". |
| "I felt I had to keep my customers and my staff safe which is why I chose to shut the pub. I'm gutted, but safety comes first. | "I felt I had to keep my customers and my staff safe which is why I chose to shut the pub. I'm gutted, but safety comes first. |
| "We could have opened today but chose not to as I think that's the right thing to do." | "We could have opened today but chose not to as I think that's the right thing to do." |
| Indian takeaway Saagar, also in Burnham, said it would be closing until Friday to undergo a deep clean after one of its drivers had been to the Lighthouse Kitchen, along with bar the Vape Escape, which has also closed for a full clean after a customer's positive test. | |
| Leanne Underhill, owner of the Vape Escape, told burnham-on-sea.com all staff tests had been negative and customers in the bar on Saturday have been contacted, in accordance with government advice. | Leanne Underhill, owner of the Vape Escape, told burnham-on-sea.com all staff tests had been negative and customers in the bar on Saturday have been contacted, in accordance with government advice. |
| Somerset County Council said it was not treating the case as an "outbreak" and asked people to keep to social distancing guidelines and to regularly wash their hands. | Somerset County Council said it was not treating the case as an "outbreak" and asked people to keep to social distancing guidelines and to regularly wash their hands. |
| The Fox and Hounds said staff had taken tests and the venue would be deep-cleaned prior to reopening. | The Fox and Hounds said staff had taken tests and the venue would be deep-cleaned prior to reopening. |
| The Batley pub said it had taken a number of measures ahead of Saturday's reopening, including limiting numbers allowed inside, a one-way system around the building and a one-in one-out policy on use of toilets. | The Batley pub said it had taken a number of measures ahead of Saturday's reopening, including limiting numbers allowed inside, a one-way system around the building and a one-in one-out policy on use of toilets. |
| 'I will go back' | 'I will go back' |
| Georgia Gosling visited the Fox and Hounds over the weekend and said it had "all the right procedures in place" but called the news a "wake-up call". | Georgia Gosling visited the Fox and Hounds over the weekend and said it had "all the right procedures in place" but called the news a "wake-up call". |
| "We were told to get a test and luckily everyone I know has come back negative," she said. | "We were told to get a test and luckily everyone I know has come back negative," she said. |
| Despite saying she was "a bit scared to go out now", Ms Gosling said she would return to the pub once it reopened. | Despite saying she was "a bit scared to go out now", Ms Gosling said she would return to the pub once it reopened. |
| "I've been going there for years and once they've done a deep clean it's not like it's contagious forever. I'll definitely will go back." | "I've been going there for years and once they've done a deep clean it's not like it's contagious forever. I'll definitely will go back." |
| Customers of the Village Home who had visited at the weekend have been told there was "no need to isolate" unless they showed symptoms or were contacted by tracers. | Customers of the Village Home who had visited at the weekend have been told there was "no need to isolate" unless they showed symptoms or were contacted by tracers. |
| Landlord Robby Roberts said: "A member of staff, one of my barmaids, has someone in her family bubble who has tested positive." | Landlord Robby Roberts said: "A member of staff, one of my barmaids, has someone in her family bubble who has tested positive." |
| He said she was on shift on Saturday when the pub was open for 11-and-a-half hours and about 150 customers visited. | |
| "All five staff who were on shift on Saturday have now been tested and we are waiting for the results," he said. | "All five staff who were on shift on Saturday have now been tested and we are waiting for the results," he said. |
| "The pub is being deep cleaned and I have contacted the council. I am awaiting advice from them." | "The pub is being deep cleaned and I have contacted the council. I am awaiting advice from them." |
| A second pub in Alverstoke, The Fighting Cocks, has announced it will also close temporarily despite "having no suspected or confirmed cases". | A second pub in Alverstoke, The Fighting Cocks, has announced it will also close temporarily despite "having no suspected or confirmed cases". |
| The pub said on Facebook it "cannot guarantee that someone who has been in contact with a confirmed case has not been in the pub, nor will they come in over the coming days". | The pub said on Facebook it "cannot guarantee that someone who has been in contact with a confirmed case has not been in the pub, nor will they come in over the coming days". |
| Crowds were seen across England on "Super Saturday", as thousands flocked to enjoy a pint. | Crowds were seen across England on "Super Saturday", as thousands flocked to enjoy a pint. |
| There were reports of arrests and early venue closures around the country, but police said a majority of people had acted responsibly. | There were reports of arrests and early venue closures around the country, but police said a majority of people had acted responsibly. |
| UK pub and hospitality trade bodies have published guidance for bars and restaurants on how to operate contact tracing. | UK pub and hospitality trade bodies have published guidance for bars and restaurants on how to operate contact tracing. |
| Contact details only need to be taken from one person in a group and must be kept for 21 days. | Contact details only need to be taken from one person in a group and must be kept for 21 days. |
| Owners are also asked to note the arrival times of customers and how long they stay. People can refuse to give information, but owners can choose not to serve them. | Owners are also asked to note the arrival times of customers and how long they stay. People can refuse to give information, but owners can choose not to serve them. |