Washington B&Q closes for deep clean after staff member tests positive for covid

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A spokesperson confirmed that the store temporarily closed for deep cleaning following a team member testing positive.

The store located on Armstrong Industrial Estate reopened on Tuesday October 13.

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A B&Q spokesperson said: "We can confirm that our Washington store was temporarily closed yesterday following a team member receiving a positive Covid- 19 test result.

"Closing the store for deep cleaning is a precautionary measure and goes beyond government advice.

"The store has since reopened."

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