Harrogate club temporarily closes after covid case

A private members’ club in Harrogate closed this week due to a positive case of coronavirus and will reopen on Wednesday next week.

Oatlands Mount Social Club, which was established in 1918, informed members on Facebook.

Its post said:

“Unfortunately we have had a positive covid test result for a prominent member of the club. Although we have been advised not to close our doors by Public Health England, we have decided to close the club to protect our members and employees.
“Public Health England feel that all covid safety procedures have been put in place by the club so they are not going to track and trace members at this moment in time.”
The club introduced several safety measures when it reopened following lockdown. Members were asked to wear face coverings until seated, hand sanitiser was provided and seating was distanced.
All surfaces will be cleaned before the club reopens.

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