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Abigail O'Leary

Two more pubs 'forced to close' for deep clean after positive coronavirus cases

Two more pubs have reportedly been forced to close for a deep clean after positive coronavirus cases.

The Angel and The Boot and Shoe, both in Ackworth near Wakefield, West Yorkshire, are believed to have closed days after reopening.

A number of businesses across the country have also had to close again due to positive cases.

In Somerset, a pub, an Indian restaurant and a vape bar have been forced to close after a customer with coronavirus enjoyed Super Saturday.

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The unidentified person had been drinking at The Lighthouse Inn in Burnham-on-Sea, along with a delivery driver for a Indian restaurant, Saagar Curry House nearby.

Both later tested positive for the virus, but it is not believed they had been showing symptoms.

Nearby Vape Escape also shut its doors but later reopened after a precautionary thorough deep clean after being told a customer to the shop had tested positive.

The Lighthouse Inn was open just two days before it closed it's doors again, while Saagar Indian said it will be closed until Friday.

They said in a statement: "It saddens us to tell you all that due to unforeseen circumstances, we are closing Saagar Indian takeaway up until Friday.

The Lighthouse in Somerset has also closed (Burnham-On-Sea.com / SWNS)

“This is because one of the drivers has been in the same pub as the person who has tested positive to  Covid-19.

“This decision was not made easily. However during these tough times everybody’s health is the number one priority.”

Across the country, a further two pubs were closed over coronavirus fears - The Fox & Hounds in Batley, West Yorkshire an The Village Home in Alverstoke, Hampshire.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock praised establishments that had decided to close even after diligently preparing for a difficult reopening.

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