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Pubs and restaurants have been told to keep a record of their customers for 21 days after they visit, to help the government “contain clusters or outbreaks” of coronavirus.

Boris Johnson yesterday announced end to the UK’s “national hibernation” and outlined plans for how the hospitality industry could reopen in England on July 4.

But drinking in a pub will look a lot different from before the lockdown.

There will be no hanging out at the bar, with table service being encouraged to reduce the amount of interaction on shared surfaces.

The guidelines published on Wednesday morning also ban pubs and bars from hosting live performances, including drama, comedy and music, in front of a live audience.

Pubs and other venues have been told to introduce a booking system if they do not already use one.

Keeping a record of customers makes it easier for the NHS to then trace the close contacts of any who subsequently test positive for coronavirus, and ask them to self-isolate.

“The opening up of the economy following the Covid-19 outbreak is being supported by NHS Test and Trace,” the guidelines say.

“You should assist this service by keeping a temporary record of your customers and visitors for 21 days, in a way that is manageable for your business, and assist NHS Test and Trace with requests for that data if needed.

“This could help contain clusters or outbreaks.

“Many businesses that take bookings already have systems for recording their customers and visitors – including restaurants, hotels, and hair salons. If you do not already do this, you should do so to help fight the virus.

“We will work with industry and relevant bodies to design this system in line with data protection legislation, and set out details shortly.”