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April Roach

Woman apologises for holding barbecue during lockdown after testing positive for coronavirus

A woman said in a local Facebook group that she had tested positive for coronavirus after hosting a barbecue at her home during the lockdown (Picture: AFP via Getty Images)

A woman apologised for holding a barbecue during the lockdown after she tested positive for coronavirus.

The mum from Rossington, Doncaster, posted the apology online to warn others who had attended the barbecue that they were at risk of catching the disease.

Since March 23 people have been told to stay-at-home in a bid to curb the spread of Covid-19.

The Prime Minister slightly eased some of the country's lockdown rules on May 10, but Brits have still been told not to hold mass gatherings and you can only meet a person outside of your household in a public setting while maintaining social distancing measures.

The post, which was seen by Yorkshire Live, read: "Just to let all my friends and family know I have been tested positive for Covid-19, for all ones who have been visiting my house lately especially the BBQ we had the other day, you might have to get yourself checked now. I'm really sorry."

Scores of people responded to the post by criticising the woman's actions.

She later posted another message to say it was "none of their business".

It comes after police broke up a barbecue and bingo street party in Cleveland that was reportedly attended by around 20 to 25 people.

Two men, aged 20, were arrested on suspicion of public order offences and a number of people were issued with warnings for alleged breaches of Covid-19 regulations following the barbecue.

Last week coronavirus lockdown fines rose from £60 to £100. Fines will double for each repeat offence, up to a maximum of £3,200.

The first fine someone receives if police believe they are flouting restrictions will be lowered to £50 if paid within 14 days, according to the Home Office.

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