McDonald's to reopen restaurants with limited menu - here's what you can still buy

Fast food giant McDonald's has announced plans to reopen 15 of its restaurants closed since the start of the coronavirus crisis.
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In a statement, chief executive for UK and Ireland Paul Pomroy said the restaurants would reopen on May 15 for delivery only and with limited capacity including a smaller menu.

To protect employees, the chain will be installing perspex screens and floor markings, giving staff face masks and checking workers' temperatures with a thermometer on arrival to every shift.

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Social distancing will also be enforced for all delivery and service staff.

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Under the new limited menu, which will not include breakfast, customers can still buy the following food:

- Big Mac

- Quarter Pounder with Cheese

- McChicken Sandwich

- Hamburger

- Cheeseburger

- Double Cheeseburger

- Chicken Nuggets

- Chicken Selects

- Fries

- Filet o Fish

- Mozarrella Dippers

- McFlurries

The full menu is here.

The exact locations of the restaurants to be reopened have yet to be announced, but will be revealead nearer the date.

McDonald's restaurants joined almost all major fast food outlets in closing in March when lockdown measures were first announced.

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Mr Pomroy said: "The last few weeks have been difficult for all of us and I hope you, your friends and your families are staying safe. We are very grateful to those of you who have taken a moment to share messages and stay in touch.

"When we return it will be different as we all adjust to this new normal. I want to apologise in advance if our first wave of reopened restaurants does not serve your area. Rest assured, we are working hard to reopen more restaurants, but I am adamant this must be at the right pace with the wellbeing of our employees, suppliers and customers front of mind. Thank you for your patience.

"Slowly, but safely we will return to towns and cities across the UK and Ireland and thank you for your continued support as we work through this crisis. We will continue to keep you updated via email, our website and our social media channels."

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