These are the businesses and schools that have had to close due to Covid-19 outbreaks in Yorkshire

These are the pubs, shops, hotels, businesses and schools that have had to shut their doors due to coronavirus outbreaks.
Two businesses in Whitby are currently closed for Covid-19 staff testingTwo businesses in Whitby are currently closed for Covid-19 staff testing
Two businesses in Whitby are currently closed for Covid-19 staff testing

This list will be updated regularly from September 7.

The Hare and Hounds pub, near Whitby

The pub, in the village of Hawsker, closed on September 1 after a member of staff - who had not been working in a public-facing role - tested positive for Covid-19. Two days later, further positive test results were received for other employees. Customers who visited over the Bank Holiday weekend are being advised to get tested. Read more here.

Whitby bakery Botham's

The bakery and shop has closed as a precaution after a staff member was in contact with someone who had tested positive. The employee has since tested negative, and the test results of other members of staff are being awaited. Read more here.

The George Hotel, Whitby

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The George Hotel has had to close its bar for a deep clean on Monday after a member of staff tested positive. A statement read: "Unfortunately we’ve had it confirmed this morning that a member of the bar team has tested positive for COVID-19. Due to this the bar will be closed today for a deep clean to ensure everyone remains safe and other bar staff advised to get a test as a precaution.

"We understand this is worrying times for all and thank you for your continued support.

"The hotel will remain open throughout as all rooms are disinfected and deep cleaned after each guest and full PPE worn by the housekeeping team."

Coast Cafe Bar, Whitby

A member of staff at the cafe in Hawsker has tested positive and the business closed on Sunday until further notice.

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The person worked two four-hour shifts on August 31 and September 1. They had just joined Coast from another business which had had staff test positive.

The team will now isolate for seven days.

Schools

Two staff members and one student at Dixons Academies Trust schools in Bradford have tested positive for coronavirus.

The trust runs 12 academies in Bradford and Leeds, and has said that the cases came from three academies, though it has not named them.

Some staff members and students have been asked to isolate as a precaution

In Leeds, Bardsey Primary School will only welcome back years five and six after a member of staff tested positive for coronavirus.

The rest of the school will return home to do online learning.

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