Sheffield pub to reopen after staff and customers test positive for coronavirus

The Golden Plover in Spa View Road closed its doors last week after it was revealed a worker had tested positive for Covid-19.

A post on Facebook said: “After a careful and thorough review of our safety procedures, we are delighted to announce that our doors will reopen to the public on Wednesday 19 August at 2pm.”

Last Monday, the pub announced it was closing for deep cleaning following the positive test.

A post said: “We have worked hard to implement all necessary measures to keep our staff and customers safe.

"Regretably, a key staff member along with a small number of customers have now tested Covid positive after visiting our premises on or immediately after August 6.

"The pub is now closed for further deep cleaning.”

A member of staff at pub posted a message on August 9 warning customers about their positive diagnosis but at the time, reassured punters that the pub would remain ‘open as usual’.

The pub worker said they had been in touch with everybody who visited the premises on Thursday and logged their details via the the Track and Trace system.

A post on August 9 said: "Today I’ve received my results for Covid-19 and they have come back positive.

“I wasn’t in work Tuesday or Wednesday so I’ve been in touch with everyone on Track and Trace who signed in Thursday.

“Hopefully you will all be safe.”