Lostock Hall pub closes for 10 days due to Covid-19

A pub in Lostock Hall has closed its doors for 10 days due to a confirmed case of Covid-19.
By Matthew Calderbank
Published 25th May 2021, 15:25 BST
Updated 26th May 2021, 07:18 BST
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Raymond Mclaughlin, owner of the Lostock Ale micropub in Hope Terrace, said that the pub will remain shut until Thursday, June 3.

The 54-year-old had kept the pub closed yesterday (Monday, May 24) whilst Covid tests were taken, before announcing its temporary closure this afternoon (Tuesday, May 25).

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He said a test result had come back positive, but did not say whether it is a member of staff or a customer that is affected.

Raymond Mclaughlin, owner of the Lostock Ale micropub in Hope Terrace, has confirmed that a test result has come back positive and the pub will remain shut until Thursday, June 3Raymond Mclaughlin, owner of the Lostock Ale micropub in Hope Terrace, has confirmed that a test result has come back positive and the pub will remain shut until Thursday, June 3
Raymond Mclaughlin, owner of the Lostock Ale micropub in Hope Terrace, has confirmed that a test result has come back positive and the pub will remain shut until Thursday, June 3

In a post on the pub's Facebook page, the 54-year-old said: "There has been a positive case of Covid-19 and therefore the pub will be closed until June 3.

"Thank you for all of your support. Safety is our priority. Take care and we will see you soon."

He added: "Lockdown and Covid.. we will not be defeated."

The closure comes just a week after the popular microbar reopened on Monday, May 17 following months of lockdown. It means the pub will have to stay closed over the bank holiday weekend, to the disappointment of Ray, his staff and their loyal customers.

"Lockdown and Covid.. we will not be defeated," says Raymond Mclaughlin, owner of the Lostock Ale micropub, who has had to close for 10 days due to a confirmed case of Covid-19, just a week after reopening"Lockdown and Covid.. we will not be defeated," says Raymond Mclaughlin, owner of the Lostock Ale micropub, who has had to close for 10 days due to a confirmed case of Covid-19, just a week after reopening
"Lockdown and Covid.. we will not be defeated," says Raymond Mclaughlin, owner of the Lostock Ale micropub, who has had to close for 10 days due to a confirmed case of Covid-19, just a week after reopening
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Ray opened Lostock Ale just two months before the first lockdown came into force in March 2020, and has previously spoken of the challenges faced by pubs during the pandemic.

Lostock Ale has been approached for further details.

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