Starbucks branches in the UK will be "pausing the use of personal cups" as a precaution against the spread of coronavirus, the company has announced.
The coffee chain said that it would "continue to honour existing discounts" for anyone who brought reusable tumblers but that its drinks would be served in paper cups.
They added that the 5p charge for disposable cups will be temporarily suspended.
It comes after a s econd case of coronavirus was confirmed in Wales. The total number of people who have tested positive in the UK has risen to 116.
One patient, who suffered from underlying health problems has now died .
Starbucks' vice president of retail for Europe, Robert Lynch, said: "Out an abundance of caution, we are pausing the use of personal cups or tumblers in our stores across the UK.
"However, we will continue to honour our 25p discount for anyone who brings in a personal cup.
"As a result, we are suspending our 5p... charges for paper cups as well, given this decision prevents customers from opting for reusables."
"In addition, we are introducing increased cleaning measures for stores as well as for all "for here" ware (ceramic mugs, plates, etc.)"
Starbucks stores in the US have already implemented similar measures.
Some other UK stores have said they have "no plans" to change their own policies on reusable cups.
A spokesperson for Costa Coffee said: "We have no plans to stop allowing the use of reusable cups in our stores, but like all retailers we are monitoring the situation closely and are following Government advice and guidance."
Greggs also confirmed that there would be no changes in its own policy, and that customers bringing their own cups would still receive a 20p discount on drinks.
