The Star Inn in Cornwall took the drastic measure to protect people from coronavirus, which can be spread in close contact between people. It is intended for humans, and not on the off chance that livestock wander inside. Landlord Johnny McFadden, who is also a farmer, said: ‘It’s there for social-distancing.
Before the fence, people were not following social-distancing and were doing as they pleased, but now people take heed to the guidance around social distancing.’ Visit our live blog for the latest updates: Coronavirus news live He told ITV that the fence is usually turned off – but he warned: ‘It can be turned on’.