Nike in Bicester 'closed for cleaning' following coronavirus rumours

The store in Bicester, which opened in January, has a sign on the front window saying 'Closed for cleaning. Sorry for the inconvenience'.

It comes as rumours started circulating on social media last night that the manager has contracted coronavirus.

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This however is yet to be confirmed, but the branch has been contacted as well as the brand's press team. 

Peter Bushnell, whose son's friend works at the store, tweeted that it is closed for two weeks and staff have been told to self-isolate.

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But this has not been confirmed.

Son's friend from his course at college, messaged last night to say he's been told to self-isolate for two weeks, as his boss at Bicester Nike Outlet has COVID-19, Nike shut for two weeks. Already had two colds this year, do not need another bug! #coronavirus #bicester #nike

— Peter Bushnell (@bushstar) March 6, 2020

The Nike store is an outlet offering products at slashed prices and was welcomed by many residents when it first opened at Bicester Shopping Park.

There are currently two confirmed cases of coronavirus in Oxfordshire. 

One shopper who planned to grab bargains at the store this morning had travelled an hour only to find out it was closed.

Just travelled 1 hour to a Nike Factory Store store in Bicester - for it to be closed #coronavirus #COVIDー19

— Louise (@Louise__86_) March 6, 2020