The Star Inn in Cornwall put up an electric fence - normally used to restrict cattle - near its bar counter to help keep customers at
a safe distance from bartenders.
The pub's owner, Johnny McFadden, who is also a
farmer, decided to install the electric fencing to keep his employees safe.
"Before the fence, people were not following
social distancing and were doing as they pleased, but now people are following
the guidance around social distancing," McFadden said.
McFadden explained the fence is usually switched off,
but could be turned on if things get out of hand.
"It's just a deterrent, but hopefully the sight
of the electric fence will help keep people away. That's how it works with
cattle too, animals see it and often don't want to test it," Joel
Carne-Mead, who works at the bar, added.
Pubs in parts of the U.K. are slowly reopening after
coronavirus restrictions with new guidelines on how to serve patrons safely. Each
nation in the U.K. sets its own rules on reopening bars and restaurants.
