Mid Ulster bar to close temporarily after three customers test positive for Covid-19

Dorman's Bar in Magherafelt said in a post on its Facebook page that they are "absolutely devastated."

The post reads: "Since reopening our premises after lockdown we introduced in line with government guidelines stringent safety measures to ensure the protection of both our staff and customers. We are totally committed to these measures which are constantly under review and improvement.

"We however, despite the stringent safety measures we have in place, regret to inform you that three customers who visited our premises over the weekend of 15-16 August, have tested positive for Covid 19. This information was supplied to us through NI Public Health Department's Track and Trace System.

"According to government guidelines we can reopen after a deep clean as it’s an isolated case but to ensure the protection of the health, welfare and safety of our staff and customers we have decided to close the premises this weekend and until all our staff have been tested, their results checked and the premises have undergone a thorough professional deep clean.

"We are absolutely devastated that this has happened but unfortunately it is a situation that is unavoidable and which a lot of businesses will face in the coming months.

Thank you to all our customers for your support and our sincerest apologies for any inconveniences caused by our temporary closure."