Coffee chains go cashless to help stop bug

STARBUCKS and Costa Coffee have gone cashless to cut hand-to-hand contact and the potential spread of coronavirus from notes or coins.

Both chains will now be takeaway only and all drinks and food will be served in paper cups and containers with a ban on reusable mugs.

Other retailers are also clamping down. Pret A Manger has roped off seating areas, while Greggs has closed its customer toilets.

It comes after the Government announced rules will be relaxed so pubs and restaurants can offer hot takeaways during the outbreak.

Italian chain Zizzi closed all its UK restaurants this week but will offer delivery from select outlets. Sister company ASK Italian took the same action.

Others switching to delivery only include Byron Burger.