Restaurants and pubs in Guernsey forced to close due to Covid

Hotels, restaurants and pubs in Guernsey have been forced to close or curtail their services because of Covid outbreaks amongst staff, leaving them thousands of pounds out of pocket. Le Friquet Hotel has had to reduce its service, and guests who were there for its New Year celebrations have been moved to another hotel.

China Red and the Couture have been forced to shut - a situation which is having a knock-on-effect on suppliers.

Nigel Stewart from Milton Produce says he is expecting it to be a very poor first quarter of the year.

It comes as record numbers of cases are being reported in Guernsey.

Hospitality businesses are also struggling with more cancellations from customers who are worried mixing with others.