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Leeds Combined Courts Centre has been closed for the day for deep cleaning.
Cases were listed in ten Crown courtrooms, including an ongoing murder trial and the sentence of a defendant who has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
The building is expected to re-open as usual tomorrow.
Her Majesty s Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS) have listed cases, including jury trials, to begin from 9.30am.
Leeds Magistrates Court was also closed until 11.30am after a number of people also tested positive for Covid-19.
Leeds Magistrates Court was closed until 11.30am while part of the building was deep cleaned.
It is understood the opening of the building was delayed while an area underwent deep cleaning.