The Fox and Hounds in Batley forced to close after customer tests positive for coronavirus

A pub in West Yorkshire has been forced to close after a customer tested positive for coronavirus.
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The Fox and Hounds, Batley, is closed until further notice and will undergo a deep clean.

The customer was not showing symptoms when they visited the pub on Saturday, but called the pub on Monday to alert them that they had tested positive for the virus.

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All staff have been tested and the pub says it is awaiting further guidance from the NHS and track and trace.

The Fox and Hounds in BatleyThe Fox and Hounds in Batley
The Fox and Hounds in Batley

In a statement posted on Facebook, the pub added: "We fully understand this is a scary time but want to ensure our customer safety is our main priority in these tough times.

"Over the past few weeks we have put a lot of hard work into the pub following government guidance to get us opened back up.

"Anyone that has visited us this weekend can see our new lay out of tables of 1metre plus, our one way systems, full table service and continuously cleaning throughout.

"If anyone thinks they may have symptoms then please seek advice from 111"