A branch of Lidl has been closed after several staff members were confirmed to have caught the new coronavirus.
The branch in Cargo Fleet Lane, Middlesbrough is reported to have closed on Friday and to have remained closed over the weekend.
It has not been revealed how many staff have Covid-19, reports The Mirror.
In a statement, Lidl said: "All supermarkets are currently operating under exceptional circumstances, and the safety of our colleagues and customers is critical to us.
"We have been in touch with those members of our team that have tested positive for Covid-19, to offer our support and wish them a speedy recovery.
"We fully understand that this is a concerning and difficult time, not only for our own workforce but for the whole country.
"We have been closely following government advice throughout this period and have stringent measures in place across all of our business areas to protect colleagues and customers.
"Our teams are all playing a crucial role in continuing to feed communities across the country. It is therefore vitally important that we reopen the store as soon as we can, to ensure that households have access to the essential food and products they need."
Middlesbrough Council have previously said the TS3 postcode area home to the Lidl store had a high number of deaths due to Covid-19.
Those living in the area have received a leaflet reminding them of the importance of following the coronavirus lockdown guidelines.
Middlesbrough has 559 confirmed cases of Covid-19.
