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Nearly a third of coronavirus infections linked to pubs and restaurants, minister says

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coronavirus infections in the UK are occurring in the hospitality sector, according to a government minister.Business minister Nadhim Zahawi said England’s Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty presented the evidence to MPs.He told the BBC: “Between restaurants, bars and cafes about 30 per cent of the infections are coming through that hospitality, social interactions, if I can describe it as such.” Zahawi added: “And it is only right that we take action with the local leadership, with public health local teams, because they know their area best."He appeared to reference data shown to MPs on October 5 which claimed that 33% of coronavirus cases are spread through pub and restaurants.

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