BUSINESSES in West Oxfordshire are being urged to follow the NHS Test and Trace rules.

This is especially for businesses where customers potentially come into close contact, such as pubs, cafes and hairdressers.

These types of businesses are encouraged to take the names and numbers of visitors to ensure they can be traced in the event of an outbreak of coronavirus.

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District councillor Michele Mead, cabinet member for leisure and health, said: “It’s great to hear that people are happy to participate in Test and Trace and I would ask all relevant businesses to ensure they follow the Government guidelines.

“It is vitally important that everyone plays their part in keeping our community safe.”

Sam Jenkins, operations manager for the Three Horseshoes and The Hollybush pubs in Witney, has been using an app which electronically records customer details.

He said: “It has gone as well as it possibly could. The app means the customer can simply scan a QR code on their phone and don’t have to touch anything.

“It’s our duty that customers are taken care of and everyone has been very relaxed about it.”