
Botham's of Whitby say they have taken proactive steps after learning of positive COVID tests.
Family run Whitby business Botham's have been praised by customers after closing one of their shops following news that friends or relations of some of their staff have tested positive for COVID-19.
In a Facebook post on Thursday afternoon Botham's said...
We have learned this afternoon that some of our Enterprise Way team have been in contact with friends or relations who have tested positive for Covid19. As a precautionary measure, we have decided to close our Enterprise Way shop with immediate effect.
We want to make it clear that none of our shop team are showing any symptoms of Covid19 or are feeling unwell, but the safety of our team and customers is of upmost importance to us. Our shop team members will be taking a test as a precaution.
We hope you all understand the decision we have made and we hope to be able to welcome you to the shop once everyone has been tested and we know more.
Many thanks for your understanding at this time,
The Botham family x
Response from customers on the social media platform has been positive with customers praising the firms "brilliant professional response".
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Botham's is the second business in the local area to take such measures this week, on Tuesday the Hare and Hounds Pub in Hawsker announced that it was temporarily closing after a member of staff tested positive for Coronavirus.
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