courts has temporarily closed following an outbreak of the deadly coronavirus.At least five members of staff at Manchester Crown Court are understood to have fallen ill with Covid-19 in the past week, causing it to close to the public on Monday, August 10.At least two security staff and two other people employed by HM Courts and Tribunals Service have tested positive for the disease after another employee became sick last week.All staff who work in the building were on Friday advised to consider getting tested as the court remained closed to the public.Lisa Roberts QC, leader of the Northern Circuit, said the court in Manchester’s Crown Square would remain closed “until further notice”, with some work directed to other courts.Roberts said.