Pub near Halifax Forced To Close After Customer Tests Positive For COVID-19

The Shoulder of Mutton at Shelf, which is halfway between Bradford and Halifax has closed due to a customer being tested positive for COVID-19.

In a statement released on their Facebook page, a pub spokesperson said

The shoulder of mutton has been informed that someone has entered the pub with a confirmed case of COVID-19 on friday evening.

We are currently closing our doors for the moment while we seek advice from public health and NHS 111.

We will keep you all informed once we know further information and everyone safety is maintained before thinking of re-opening.We do apologise for the inconvenience caused, as you can understand everyone safety and welfare is to be consider.

From the information that has been given the person was tested due to their job role and was showing no signs or symptoms.We have followed guidance given and information has been passed onto the Track and Trace.

Thank you

Shoulder Of Mutton”

This comes after several pubs in the Yorkshire region have closed after contact via the Track and Trace system.