Pizza Express will close its doors for takeaway and delivery as well as eat-in customers in an attempt to slow the coronavirus outbreak.
The Italian restaurant joins Subway, McDonald's and Nando's in shutting down all operations as a result of the pandemic.
Subway said its branches will shut by 5pm, Monday, while McDonald's will close at 7pm.
Pret, Starbucks and Costa have also said they will shutter shops, while restaurants Zizzi, ASK Italian and TGI FRiday have also closed.
Pizza Express managing director Zoe Bowley told customers: "As events unfolded over the weekend and with the increased social distancing being mandated, we no longer believe it remains in the best interests of our customers and teams to continue to operate in this way."
"As events unfolded over the weekend and with the increased social distancing being mandated, we no longer believe it remains in the best interests of our customers and teams to continue to operate in this way.
"I’d like to assure you that we ‘ll open our pizzerias again as soon as it is safe to do so.
"We’ll also continue to increase production of our at home range in order to enhance availability of our pizza in supermarkets during this time.
"Whilst we’re uncertain of what may happen over the coming few weeks, we’ll continue to support our customers, teams and local communities as best we can and we remain committed to helping the UK get through these uncertain times.
"We’ll get through this. Together."
