ST HELENS' B&Q store was closed temporarily today (Thursday) for a deep cleaning after a staff member tested positive for coronavirus.
Shoppers had found the store at Ravenhead Retail Park to be closed earlier today.
A spokesperson confirmed the temporary closure had been made following a positive COVID-19 test result among its staff.
The shop has been given a "deep cleaning" and has since reopened.
They added the precautionary measure to close the store temporarily went "beyond government advice".
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A B&Q spokesperson said: "We can confirm that our St Helens store was temporarily closed 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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