Even in lockdown you can still get your favourite takeaway!
While many shops, cafes and
restaurants have been forced to close because of the coronavirus outbreak, we can – for now – still receive takeaway food.
Many cafes and restaurants are currently being allowed to operate as takeaways.
However, chains including McDonald’s, KFC, Nando’s and Costa Coffee decided to close completely on a temporary basis.
Some takeaway and delivery services remain open and available, guidelines stating “food delivery and takeaway can remain operational”.
Government advice stipulates: “People can continue to enter premises to access takeaway services, including delivery drivers.
“Planning regulation will be changed to enable restaurants, cafes and pubs that do not currently offer delivery and takeaway to do so.
“This will continue to be clearly communicated by the government when in effect,” continues the message.
“People must not consume food or drinks on-site at restaurants, cafes or pubs while waiting for takeaway food.
“Those venues offering takeaway or delivery services must not include alcoholic beverages in this list if their license does not already permit.”
Government guidelines now state we can only leave the house for four reasons:
Shopping for basic necessities, for example food and medicine, which must be as infrequent as possible.
One form of exercise a day, such as a run, walk or cycle, alone or with members of your household.
Any medical need, providing care or help a vulnerable person.
Travelling to and from work, but only where this absolutely cannot be done from home.
The advice also says we should be minimising time spent outside of the home, ensuring we are two metres apart from anyone outside of our own households.
Guidelines with regard to premises that remain open explain that they must:
Ensure a distance of two metres between customers and shop assistants.
Let people enter the shop only in small groups, to avoid crowding.
Queue control is currently required outside shops and other essential premises that remain open.