AN OXFORD city centre restaurant, cafe and bar has closed for two weeks due to coronavirus concerns.

The Handle Bar in St Michael's Street announced on its Facebook and Instagram pages that staff would be self-isolating.

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The posts read: "To ensure that we can provide the best service with the most care and safety, the fab HB team have decided to self-isolate for two weeks, guaranteeing that there is no sign of the virus within the team.

"As the government has not taken action, we have decided to take this big step ourselves, for the protection of our customers and our staff.

"Thank you for all of your support during this difficult time."

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The government has advised anyone with potential coronavirus symptoms - which usually include a high fever or persistent cough - to self-isolate for 14 days.

The Handle Bar has been serving customers for four years and operates as a bar on the bottom floor and a restaurant upstairs.

It serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. 

An additional post on its Facebook page said: "This decision wasn’t taken lightly but we have no choice!

"Hopefully see you all in two weeks, we will be scheming our takeaway/ delivery service!"

Customers responded with their best wishes - 'will miss you all but stay safe', one said.

Edamame in Oxford has also announced temporary closure to help prevent the spread of Covid-19.