TWO CONVENIENCE stores in Basingstoke have been closed with staff in self-isolation.
The Londis stores on Norn Hill and Alencon Link lie empty this afternoon, with notices in the windows informing customers the shutters will remain down for two weeks.
Both notices say that two staff members are self-isolating and call the closure a "precaution".
The full message on the Norn Hill branch reads: "Two of our staff members are self-isolating.
"As a precautionary measure, the shop is closed for two weeks.
"We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this temporary closure may cause to our customer."
The Crown Heights branch will remain closed until Sunday (October 18), whilst the Norn Hill store will be shut until next Saturday (October 24).
It is not currently known whether there have been any confirmed cases of coronavirus.
Londis have been contacted for comment.
The news comes as it was announced that one pupils has tested positive for coronavirus at Queen Mary's College.
Ali Foss, QMC Principal, has confirmed that a "small number" of other people who had been in "direct and prolonged contact" with the person are currently self-isolating.
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