MCDONALD’S is still open for delivery and drive-thru during the third lockdown – we explain everything you need to know.
It comes after Boris Johnson ordered everyone to stay at home until mid-February to crack down on the rapid spread of a new variant of Covid.
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The PM has closed all schools and non-essential shops until mid-February in a raft of new restrictions.
You’ll be pleased to hear you can still get your Maccies hit, but what are the rules in place?
Is McDonald’s open during lockdown?
McDonald’s will remain open under the latest coronavirus restrictions.
However, you can’t go into the store, whether to dine-in or get a walk-in takeaway.
This means you can only order food by going round the drive-thru or via the McDelivery service.
After McDonald’s revealed the latest restrictions, the UK and Ireland CEO Paul Pomroy said: “With the reduced services, smaller teams and social distancing in the kitchen, it will take longer to serve you.
“Your kindness and patience with our employees is greatly appreciated.”
What Covid measures has McDonald’s introduced?
THE fast food chain has introduced a wide range of measures to keep staff and customers safe – these include:
- Protective screens in its kitchen and service areas
- Smaller teams in its kitchens to enable social distancing
- Face coverings and daily temperature checks for all employees
- Hand and bag sanitising stations and face coverings for its McDelivery partner couriers
- Contact-free order and payment available via the My McDonald’s App
- Enhanced cleaning of all surfaces and touchpoints
When does McDonald’s close under lockdown?
McDonald’s opening and closing times may vary from what customers are used to because of Covid regulations.
Before you make a trip, it’s best to check with your local restaurant by using the chain’s restaurant locator.
Under lockdown rules, pubs and restaurants can serve takeaways and deliveries until 11pm.
And you can use drive-thrus, but these will also close at 11pm.
How do I get McDonald’s delivered?
McDonald’s works with both Uber Eats and Just Eat for all its delivery orders – but not all restaurants offer both services.
You should also keep in mind that you’ll pay a delivery charge on top of your order.
This usually depends on how far away from the restaurant you are.
Enter your postcode on Uber Eats and Just Eat to see if McDonald’s delivery is available near you.
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