BEWDLEY Museum has been forced to close after a member of staff tested positive for coronavirus.
The Load Street museum reopened on May 17 following the previous national lockdown.
Now, the museum has been closed again until further notice after a positive Covid-19 case was recorded.
Wyre Forest District Council has said they are now deep cleaning contact areas before the museum reopens.
The Garden Kitchen will remain open for takeaway service via Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Gardens.
Councillor Graham Ballinger, cabinet member for culture, leisure and community safety said: “We have taken the decision to close Bewdley Museum until further notice to make sure we keep our staff and visitors safe.
“Throughout the pandemic we have taken Coronavirus extremely serious by increasing our cleaning regimes at all our buildings and making sure our frontline staff are tested regularly.
“Before the museum reopens it will be deep cleaned. Our onsite leadership team are currently working from home and following the necessary steps to reorganise or relocate any bookings affected.”
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