Restaurant shuts after positive test
A CARMARTHEN restaurant has closed its doors for two weeks after a member of staff tested positive for coronavirus.
Bosses at Ginger Indian restaurant in King Street announced the temporary closure via social media.
Posting on its Facebook page on September 30, the popular family-run restaurant and takeaway confirmed the move.
In a statement, Ginger said: “To all our wonderful customers, we have made the decision to temporarily close the restaurant.
“We have had a member of staff test positive for the coronavirus and although he has not been in work since showing his first symptoms, we feel that we need to protect our staff and all of our customers.
“We are planning on staying closed for two weeks and have instructed all staff to isolate as a precaution.
“As a business, we must act responsibly and the safety of our customers and staff is our main priority.
“Thank you all for your continued support and we shall see you all soon.
“Be safe everyone, from all the team at Ginger.”
The fortnight-long closure should see the restaurant reopen in mid-october, but no date has been given yet by bosses.
Customers have reacted in support of the decision taken by Ginger.
Many took to Facebook to comment on the temporary closure measure, praising staff for the sensible precaution and putting safety first.
Back in April the restaurant announced it was reopening for the first time since the lockdown started in March.
That opening was for takeaways and deliveries only and customers were quickly hailed for their loyalty and custom in those opening days.
Ginger has since fully reopened to offer sit-in restaurant meals with safety screens in place separating tables and diners.
Since the start of August, King Street, which is home to independent shops, cafés, hair salons and other businesses, has been only accessible to pedestrians for the majority of the working day.
From 10am to 4pm, Monday to Sunday, no vehicles – not even delivery vehicles – can travel down the one-way street.
The street has narrow pavements, meaning any two-metre social distancing is difficult to do, with shoppers often having to step into the road.
With several independent businesses along its length, town leaders said earlier this summer they wanted to help as much as possible during the pandemic by helping people shop safely and provide continued footfall.
The changes also apply to the adjoining Queen Street, nearby Quay Street and Bridge Street, and Guildhall and Nott Squares.