McDonald’s have announced a number of new measures ahead of the lockdown that will come into force in England on Thursday.
From Thursday, the fast-food chain said it will close dining areas across England but will remain open for takeaway, Drive Thru and McDelivery via Uber Eats and Just Eat.
Paul Pomroy, chief executive of McDonald’s UK and Ireland, announced “significant” changes ahead of the second lockdown.
These measures include:
- Fewer people working on each shift, and introducing new measures including additional screens in kitchens and service areas
- Serving a reduced menu with some restaurants running reduced hours
- Hand washing at least every 30 minutes and providing sanitiser for staff, delivery partners and customers
- Asking customers to respect social distancing guidelines and to wear face coverings when entering the restaurant, using floor markings for takeaway, and signposting routes for customers and delivery partners
- Cleaning surfaces and equipment, including self-order screens and card readers, even more regularly
- Providing staff with additional protective equipment including face coverings, and using contactless thermometers to check their temperature
