Wightlink closes takeaway cafés to stop the spread of coronavirus

Wightlink’s takeaway cafés will be closed from Saturday 16 January 2021.

In addition, customers will not be allowed to bring their own refreshments to eat or drink onboard ferries or at ports.

All customers must wear a face covering throughout their crossing (unless medically exempt) to help stop the spread of coronavirus, especially the new variant of Covid-19 which is 70% more transmissible than the first strain of the disease.

“Although the vast majority of essential travellers onboard our ferries are obeying the law over mask-wearing, not everyone is following the regulations,” explains Wightlink Chief Executive Keith Greenfield. “We want to remind customers that they need to wear a face covering, at all times and in all areas, to protect themselves and others during the pandemic.”

Remember Hands – Face – Space.