South Yorkshire hairdressers to close for deep clean after visit from customer with coronavirus

A hairdressers in Rotherham has announced it is undergoing a deep clean and will remain closed for at least 48 hours after being told one of its customers has coronavirus.
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Cutthroats Barbershop, on High Street, Rotherham, said it had received a phone call today informing the business that someone who came in last week has got the virus.

Posting on Facebook, the shop said: “This isn't a joke I wish it was. We've been advised to deep clean the shop (which we are currently doing) and then to isolate for 48 hours minimum.

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High Street, Rotherham, where Cutthroats Barbershop is located (pic: Google)High Street, Rotherham, where Cutthroats Barbershop is located (pic: Google)
High Street, Rotherham, where Cutthroats Barbershop is located (pic: Google)
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“If you were in last week from Thursday onwards and are showing and symptoms please ring 111 and they will provide you with all the necessary information. You should be fine as we clean things regularly. However, I feel like you guys should be made aware.

“I cannot stress enough how frustrated we all are about having to close up for a couple of days but I'd rather be safe than sorry.

“As staff we are all fine (for now) and hopefully there's nothing to worry about.

“I'm so sorry for the inconvenience this is gonna cause everyone booked in and I assure you we will do everything to get back to it as soon as possible as well as opening earlier and longer to accommodate the appointments we've missed.

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“I've never been as gutted about anything. I'll keep you all updated and hopefully we will be back open Thursday. If not it will be next week.

“Stay safe out there guys, especially if you've just got back off holiday.”