THE reopening of the M&S cafe at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford raised doubt whether it was breaking current Covid-19 restrictions.
Concerned visitors contacted this newspaper after they saw that people were allowed to dine inside the cafe.
Until Monday, May 17, indoor dining is not permitted and restaurants, bars and cafes, which do not have gardens, have had to remain closed.
However, according to the Government website rules differ for hospitality within the remits of a hospital.
This means cafes like the one at the John Radcliffe Hospital are not breaking restrictions.
A spokesperson for M&S commented after patients and visitor shared their worries: "UK Government guidance states that only cafes or canteens in hospitals and care homes may remain open for consumption indoors.
"This means the M&S Café at John Radcliffe Hospital is fully in line with the rules."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel