This means following stricter guidelines, a new 10pm curfew, a local lockdown in Leeds restricting the mixing of households, and unfortunately, having to put contingency measures in place if a staff or customer tests positive for Covid-19. These are the pubs, restaurants and businesses in Leeds, Bradford, Pontefract and Wakefield that have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic as of Sunday, September 27:
1. The Thornhill in Calverley
The Thornhill in Calverley temporarily shut doors on Monday, September 14 after a customer tested positive for coronavirus. They said it was "the moral decision." The pub reopened on September 22. Photo: Google
2. The Cross Keys
The Cross Keys pub in Hillam announced that it was closing at on Wednesday, September 8 after a staff member had contact with someone who later tested positive for coronavirus. The pub reopened on September 14. Photo: Google
3. The Red Lion
The Red Lion pub in Bramham closed for a deep clean after a customer who visited on Wednesday, August 26 told them they had tested positive for coronavirus. The Sam Smiths pub reopened on the Sunday. Photo: Google
4. Greggs factory
The Greggs factory in Bramley was shut for deep cleaning after a number of staff tested positive for coronavirus, it was confirmed on Sunday, August 30. Photo: Google
5. The Commercial
Graham Fisher, 62, of The Commercial pub in Armley, closed the pub for a week on Saturday, September 19 due to the rise of coronavirus cases in the area. He said he wanted to protect his customers.The pub reopened on Friday 25. Photo: Google
6. Odfellows Arms
The landlords of the Odfellows Arms in Sherburn-in-Elmet barred under 25s due to the rise of coronavirus cases in that age group. Maggie Holmes, the owner, said she stood by the decision despite receiving horrible messages. Photo: Google