A CO Derry bar has one into a short lockdown over an outbreak of Coroanvirus among patrons.
Dorman’s Bar in Magherafelt has said it will temporarily close after three customers tested positive for Covid-19.
The customers were at the bar on the weekend of August 15-16.
In a Facebook post, a spokesperson said: “According to government guidelines we can reopen after a deep clean as it’s an isolated case.
“But to ensure the protection of the health, welfare and safety of our staff and customers, we have decided to close the premises this weekend and until all our staff have been tested, their results checked and the premises have undergone a thorough professional deep clean.
“We are absolutely devastated that this has happened.
“But unfortunately it is a situation that is unavoidable and which a lot of businesses will face in the coming months.”
Public health chiefs continue to urge the public to maintain a social distance of two metres as much as possible. to wash hands regularly and often and wear a face covering in shops and other indoor settings to prevent the spread of the deadly virus.
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