Hastings bar closes due to coronavirus case

A Hastings bar has closed after a customer tested positive for coronavirus, the owner has said.
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Patrick Piggott, owner of Dragon Bar in George Street said although the customer had only visited briefly he wanted to take an ‘over-cautious’ response.

He said: “I have just taken a precaution to close the place and get all the staff tested.

“I would rather this than somebody get seriously ill.”

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The bar will reopen as soon as the staff tests return negative, he added. All surfaces in the bar have been disinfected and the bar has had safety measures in place since reopening after lockdown.

Patrick said: “We have got track and trace in place. We have been in touch with the last two weeks [worth of customers].

“Since day one we have had social distancing in place. We have done everything we can. I have spoken to all the relevant authorities.”

Patrick added that the bar will reopen ‘as soon as it is safe’ after a ‘tough year’.

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