Pub and school hit by Covid-19
A CALDERDALE pub and school have confirmed cases of coronavirus (Covid-19).
The Pack Horse, on Cain Lane, Southowram, said on social media that it has taken the decision to temporarily close after a recent customer confirmed they tested positive for the deadly virus.
In a seperate incident, Ling Bob Junior and Infants School has also closed one of its ‘student bubbles’ after a child tested positive for Covid-19.
Posting on the Facebook page, the pub said: “One of our customers who attended the pub on July 4 has tested positive for Covid-19, after starting with symptoms on Saturday July 11.
“We have not been contacted by NHS test and trace, but as a precaution the pub will be temporarily closed and all staff will be tested.”
Kyomie Armstrong, 24, who lives on Cain Lane, said: “This just seems to be normal now because the virus is still everywhere.
“Personally, I’m happy to remain socially distant from others for the time being.”
Amanda Jewson, who owns Pappa Jew’s, situated 70 yards away from the pub, said she is also staying away from pubs and bars.
“To see a pub in Southowram, which is a quiet village, temporarily close due to the virus really hits home.
“I’m just concentrating on my business at the moment. I have all the proper PPE and sanitizer, and I won’t be going to the pub anytime soon.
“I feel all the pubs, including The Pack Horse, have done the best they can do to abide by Government social distancing rules.”
As for the school on Albert Road, Halifax, Public Health England were made aware of the case and have reassured the school it is safe for them to remain open.
Headteacher Philip Simpson, pictured below, said: “Our overriding priority at Ling Bob is to keep everybody as safe as possible.
“This positive test was a single case and the school followed all the Public
Health England guidance including isolation and thorough cleaning. As a result of this, the school is remaining open.”
Calderdale Council said they were working with the primary school and the pub.