Chiswick Post Office Closed To The Public
Due to 'staffing issues caused by the Covid-19 pandemic '
Chiswick Post Office counter in Heathfield Terrace has been closed to the public.
The Post Office has confirmed it is to be shut in a statement this Wednesday (1 April) saying “Chiswick Post Office is temporarily closed due to staffing issues caused by the covid-19 pandemic including underlying health concerns.
"It is not known at this stage when this branch and Strand on the Green Post Office, which is also closed due to staffing issues, will re-open."
There had been local reports that a member of staff displayed symptoms of the coronavirus.
Strand on the Green post office is also operating under reduced hours from this week, as Mrs. Joshi takes extra precautions due to her age and health concerns.
The Post Office said that people in Chiswick could find alternative post offices in other areas during the temporary closure. The spokesperson said; "In the interim alternative Post Offices include The Vale Post Office, Starch Green and King Street.
“We apologise for any inconvenience caused by these temporary closure as we know how important Post Offices are to communities and Post Offices are designated as an essential retailer by the UK Government.”
The full address of alternative branches are:
• The Vale Post Office, 125-127 The Vale, Acton, W3 7RQ
• Starch Green Post Office, 7 Kings Parade, Askew Road, Starch Green, W12 9BA
• King Street Post Office, 168 King Street, Hammersmith, W6 0QU
We have asked for information about the Sorting and Parcel office which is next door to the main post office and we will report back when we hear.
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April 5, 2020