A POPULAR fish and chip restaurant in Poole has been forced to temporarily close after a member of staff tested positive for Covid-19.

The Lakeside fish and chip restaurant made the decision “to keep our team and customers safe” and are following government guidance.

The restaurant, located on Lifeboat Quay in Poole, said that they were fumigating the premises and would ensure that each member of staff takes a Covid test.

Closed until “further notice”, the restaurant apologised for any inconvenience and encouraged customers to keep an eye on their social media accounts for updates.