Businesses are looking forward to opening up the Welsh seaside town but many locals are dreading a coronavirus spike
For more than two centuries the seaside town of Tenby in south-west Wales has gladly welcomed tourists to its sandy beaches, picturesque harbour and cobbled streets but the imminent arrival of the hoards this July is provoking a mix of emotions.
Many of those whose livelihoods depend on tourism industry cannot wait for the first visitors to arrive on Monday when Wales’ stay-local travel restrictions are lifted but others, including vulnerable people, are worried that the incomers will bring Covid-19 to a corner of Britain that has largely escaped the virus.
Continue reading…Businesses are looking forward to opening up the Welsh seaside town but many locals are dreading a coronavirus spikeCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageFor more than two centuries the seaside town of Tenby in south-west Wales has gladly welcomed tourists to its sandy beaches, picturesque harbour and cobbled streets but the imminent arrival of the hoards this July is provoking a mix of emotions.Many of those whose livelihoods depend on tourism industry cannot wait for the first visitors to arrive on Monday when Wales’ stay-local travel restrictions are lifted but others, including vulnerable people, are worried that the incomers will bring Covid-19 to a corner of Britain that has largely escaped the virus. Continue reading…