Visitor numbers 'significantly down' at soft play centre as fears grow over Coronavirus

A children's soft play centre in Birmingham says visitor numbers are 'significantly down' as parents look to safeguard their children against the threat of Coronavirus.

Hickory Dickory's in Kings Heath says bookings are down by as much as 50% over the past week.

The centre's owner, Alistair Hick, says the downturn in visitors is also due to parents wanting to spend less money.

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Staff at Hickory Dickory's say a number of health provisions have been put in place since the outbreak of Coronavirus in the UK.

They say visitors are now being encouraged to wash their hands more often, with disposable paper towels offered as a more sanitary option rather than using hand dryers.

Staff are also being trained to spot customers who show signs that they may be unwell.

So far six people in the UK have died after contracting Coronavirus.

The Government says it 'can't rule out' a lockdown similar to the one which has been enforced in Italy, which has seen travel restrictions placed on around 60 million people.