Leeds pub forced to close after customer's positive Covid-19 test issues update

A Leeds pub which was forced to close after a customer tested positive for Covid-19 issued an update yesterday (Saturday).
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Their Facebook post read: "We have been informed that a customer who visited the pub on Wednesday 26th August has tested positive for COVID-19.

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"We are therefore required to close for a deep clean and testing and will keep all informed of when we can reopen.

A drinker enjoys a pint (photo: Johnny Green / PA Wire).A drinker enjoys a pint (photo: Johnny Green / PA Wire).
A drinker enjoys a pint (photo: Johnny Green / PA Wire).

"Thank you for your understanding."

The Sam Smiths pub has now confirmed that it is in the all clear and is open as of today (Sunday).

"Deep clean done and tests all clear open Sunday as normal," a statement on Facebook read.

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The Red Lion, Bramham (photo: Google).The Red Lion, Bramham (photo: Google).
The Red Lion, Bramham (photo: Google).

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