More NI businesses forced to close as staff test positive

Sam McBride: The dignified restraint of John Hume's funeral was a powerful final act of leadership by those to whom he imparted his values

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News   What's On   Lifestyle              Aug 5, 2020           Dear reader The coronavirus restrictions affecting funeral services led to a very different kind of farewell on Wednesday for what you would traditionally expect for a huge political figure like John Hume. In normal circumstances, thousands of people would have lined the streets of Londonderry to pay their respects to the former SDLP leader, who died on Monday. A funeral service was held at St Eugene's Cathedral in the city, and while leading figures including Arlene Foster, Secretary of State Brandon Lewis and Taoiseach Micheál Martin were in attendance, the cathedral was nowhere near full, with social distancing impeccably observed.  The dignity shown by the family was beautifully described here in an article written by our political editor Sam McBride.  Co Down has already been the scene of several outbreaks of Covid-19 and one of the town's best known destinations, Kent Amusements, has been forced to close temporarily.  In a post on Facebook, the business confirmed that a number of its employees have tested positive for Covid-19. It will remain closed until further notice.  Bon Bon, a well-known sweet shop in the centre of Newcastle, has also closed. Management there said that one member of staff has tested positive for the virus.  Northern Ireland reported 10 new infections on Wednesday, which is an increase of two on the previous day. However, there have been no more deaths related to the virus, which means the Department of Health has not recorded a Covid-19 related death here for 23 days.    Stay safe Alistair Bushe Editor   Want total access to all of our online content? You can subscribe to our website, newsletter.co.uk for just £1 a month for 3 months - and it couldn't be easier. Signing up will get you faster-loading articles, fewer adverts and access to exclusive content and events when we run them. To learn more, visit our Subscriptions page here.           NI shop and amusement arcade forced to shut after staff test positive for COVID-19           A Northern Ireland shop and separately, an amusement arcade, have been forced to close after some staff members tested positive for COVID-19.                 Sam McBride: The dignified restraint of John Hume's funeral was a powerful final act of leadership by those to whom he imparted his values   Though the modesty of John Hume's funeral was incommensurate with his political stature, that very fact conveyed a powerful final act of leadership by his party and his family.           100 Belfast city centre restaurants offering up to £10 off meals in August 'Eat Out To Help Out'   This is the list of 100 restaurants close to Belfast city centre who are participating in the scheme           Restaurant closes its doors   A cafe providing employment and work experience for young people with special needs has closed its doors.           News Letter for half price when you take out subscription   Readers of the News Letter' print edition can take advantage of a new subscription offer that saves you 50 per cent off the cover price for the first three months.                 View more on Coronavirus

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