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McDonald's Monopoly scrapped and restaurants to become drive-thrus over coronavirus fears

All McDonald's restaurants in Scotland are set to become takeaways, drive-thrus and delivery services due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The chief executive of the fast-food chain in the UK and Ireland confirmed all outlets will remain open for a long as it is safe to do so.

Paul Pomroy also said play areas will shut, however toilets at outlets will remain open for customers.

In a statement, Pomroy wrote: "Our restaurants will remain open for as long as it is safe to do so.

McDonald's is shutting all sitting in at their restaurants across the country (Getty Images)

"In the last 24 hours it has become clear that we need to temporarily change our operations to ensure the wellbeing of our employees and customers consistent with the Government's guidance on social distancing.

"Therefore from 5am tomorrow morning all restaurants will close seating areas and temporarily move to being takeaway, drive-thru and McDelivery only."

He added that all orders placed through Uber Eats and Just Eat would be "contact-free, with no physical contact between customers, employees and couriers, wherever possible".

Workers in the emergency services and health and social care sectors will receive free drinks on presentation of their work pass.

The chain's annual Monopoly promotion is being paused until later in the year, the company added.

Pomroy said: "This year's prizes include a number of luxury holidays, European city breaks and cruises which will have all been impacted by current and ongoing restrictions on international travel.

"Following conversations with our suppliers and prize partners, we feel it is appropriate to delay the promotion until later this year."

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