In a trial at a restaurant in the city of Arnhem, McDonald’s has been looking for ways to maintain social distancing when the coronavirus lockdown is relaxed.
In pic: The sticker reads ‘Smile at a safe distance’.
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Restaurants, bars and other public places in the Netherlands have been closed since March 15. A decision on whether to reopen restaurants and bars is expected around May 12.
If they do reopen, they will have to keep customers and staff at least 1.5 meters (5 feet) apart to avoid a new wave of infections.
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McDonald’s says it could introduce table service, with burgers and fries wheeled to customers on trolleys from which they can pick up their orders.
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Other new features would include hand-washing stations at the entrance and a host behind a plastic screen showing customers their place in line.
In pic: A woman uses a touch screen at a prototype location of fast food giant McDonald’in Arnhem, Netherlands.
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Many restaurant owners in the Netherlands fear social distancing will simply put them out of business.
But McDonald’s expects its new set-up will work at 180 larger restaurants out of its 252 franchises in the country.
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Source: Thanks https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/business/big-mac-at-a-distance-mcdonalds-trials-virus-proof-restaurant/mcdonalds-in-times-of-covid-19/slideshow/75516121.cms
