This means following stricter guidelines, a new 10pm curfew, a local lockdown in Leeds restricting the mixing of households, and unfortunately, having to put contingency measures in place if a staff or customer tests positive for Covid-19. These are the pubs, restaurants and businesses in Leeds, Bradford, Pontefract and Wakefield that have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic as of Sunday, September 27:
7. Akbar's
Akbar's on Leeds Road in Bradford decided to close on on August 30 after seven staff tested positive for the virus. It has since reopened. Photo: Google
8. Oporto
Oprto closed on Monday, August 31 after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19. It reopened on Saturday, September 14.
9. Jake's Bar
Jake's Bar shut after a staff member at Oporto tested positive for coronavirus on Monday, August 31. This was a precautionary closure because it is owned by the same company, the Akito Bar Group. It reopened on Thursday, September 3.
10. Neon Cactus and Power, Corruption & Lies
Neon Cactus and Power, Corruption & Lies shut after a staff member at Oporto tested positive for coronavirus on Monday, August 31. This was a precautionary closure because it is owned by the same company the Akito Bar Group. It reopened on Thursday, September 3.
11. Truth Bar
Eight staff members at Truth Bar in Wakefield tested positive for coronavirus, Wakefield Council confirmed on Tuesday, August 18.
12. Mission
Club Mission into collapsed into administration on July 31 owing to pressures from Covid-19.