Nando's is the latest restaurant chain to announce it has closed all its branches across the UK and Ireland.

The closure, which was on Sunday, includes all eat in, takeaway and delivery for customers 'until further notice'. 

A notice on the company's website said: "The safety and security of our customers and team is always our top priority and with this in mind we have taken the decision to temporarily close all of our restaurants across the UK and Ireland during the course of today, 22nd March, to help limit the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). 

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"Eat in, takeaway and delivery for customers will all stop until further notice and our remaining food will be given away to those who need it most across the community."

It added: "We look forward to firing up the grills again and serving you some PERi-PERi as soon as possible, but in the meantime stay home, help those in need and we’ll see you soon. "