COSTA Coffee and Caffe Nero are the latest retailers to offer free hot drinks to NHS staff during the coronavirus outbreak.
It follows similar action from Pret A Manger and McDonald’s as companies say thanks to hospital workers for their hard work.
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Starting yesterday, Costa said it won’t be charging NHS staff for teas, coffees or hot chocolates for two weeks.
NHS staff need to show their work ID in any Costa store before April 4, 2020, to claim their freebie.
Costa said: “Like so many, we want to thank our NHS workers at the forefront of this crisis and provide them with a well-deserved coffee break.
“All coffee, tea and hot chocolate will be free of charge to NHS workers for two weeks from tomorrow (March 21).”
Costa confirmed all stores will be taking part in the initiative, including cafes in hospitals so staff won’t have to travel too far to get their free drink.
Meanwhile, Caffe Nero is also giving out free hot beverages to NHS workers.
In an update on its Facebook page, the coffee chain said: “A big thank you to all medical staff.
“We wish to offer all the wonderful medical staff free coffee, tea and hot chocolate as a thank you for working so tirelessly during this crisis.”
We’ve asked Caffe Nero how long the freebie will run for, and if it includes all drinks and what restaurants are running it.
The Sun is also checking with Costa if their offer includes all size drinks.
Both Costa and Caffe Nero prices vary depending on where you are.
Costa typically charge £1.75 for a tea, £2.15 for a medium latte and £2.40 for a regular hot chocolate.
When it comes to Caffe Nero, tea costs £1.90, while a regular latte costs £2.45 and a medium hot chocolate costs £2.60.
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Costa has more than 2,300 stores in the UK, while Caffe Nero has 666 branches.
Use the Costa online store finder and Caffe Nero finder to track down your nearest one.
It comes as cases of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, jumped to 5,089 in the UK, with 240 deaths at the time of writing.
Sainsbury’s boss is warning customers to stand one metre from staff while shopping to halt the spread of coronavirus.
H&M has closed all UK stores today because of COVID-19.
And TK Maxx has shut all of its 349 stores as the virus continues to spread throughout the UK.
