Two hospitality venues in Broughty Ferry have announced temporary closures after coronavirus cases were linked to them.
The Fort Hotel and Indos Restaurant have both announced they will close for a number of days.
Two cases have been linked to the Fort Hotel in Broughty Ferry, whilst a member of the kitchen staff at Indos on Brook Street tested positive for coronavirus.
Fort Hotel bosses said they had decided to close as a “precautionary measure” so staff can be tested and a deep clean can be carried out.
The venue will be shut for 48 to 72 hours, the hotel announced online.
Brought Ferry Covid-19 cases
In a customer update they said: “As a precautionary measure, in the interest of safety for all staff and customers, we have decided to close the hotel for 48 to 72 hours so that we can test all staff and do a deep clean.
“Unfortunately we have had a couple of positive cases linked to our premises. Our apologies for any inconvenience caused, we want to ensure we are all safe to continue working.
“We have followed all protocol and have had every bit of advice which was for us to remain open, however as a team we have made the decision to close.
“Once all the staff have been tested we can then confidently reopen with the knowledge that our staff and premises are Covid free.”
They expect to reopen on June 11.
Meanwhile, Indos restaurant said they would close until June 17 after a member of staff tested positive for coronavirus.
Prioritising the health and safety of staff and customers, Indos said: “Sadly, one of our Kitchen staff at Indos Broughty Ferry tested positive for Covid-19.
“In line with the Scottish Government guidelines, we will temporarily remain closed from Monday 7 June until Thursday June 17.
“During this time, our Cupar Branch remains open for business as usual.
“We thank you for your continued support, co-operation and patience.”
AN NHS Tayside spokesperson said: “NHS Tayside’s Health Protection Team has been made aware of a small number cases of COVID-19 connected to The Fort Hotel in Broughty Ferry.
“Contact tracing is ongoing and at this stage no further action is required.”