Coronavirus statement from Chesterfield's Vicar Lane Shopping Centre

Bosses at a Chesterfield shopping centre say it is ‘business as usual’ despite the coronavirus outbreak.
Tim Paget
By Tim Paget
Published 13th Mar 2020, 10:16 BST
Updated 16th Mar 2020, 14:46 BST
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Vicar Lane Shopping Centre has put extra measures in place and is following guidance from health experts.

A spokesperson said: ‘‘It’s very much business as usual at Vicar Lane, with a few extra measures in place.

MORE: Coronavius case confirmed in North East Derbyshire

Vicar Lane has issued a statement on coronavirus.Vicar Lane has issued a statement on coronavirus.
Vicar Lane has issued a statement on coronavirus.
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“We’re monitoring the situation carefully and are following official guidance from Public Health England.

“We’re in regular contact with all tenants and our cleaning teams are working proactively for the benefit of employees and visitors by deep cleaning surfaces on a regular basis.

“All customers are advised to continue regularly washing their hands during their visit and to use hand sanitiser where that isn’t possible.’’

A case of the virus was officially confirmed yesterday in the North East Derbyshire/Bolsover area.

Health officials believe there could be up to 10,000 people infected with the virus in the UK.

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