coronavirus in an area of the West Midlands where there has been a surge in infections. The restaurant in Great Bridge, Sandwell, has been closed 'as a precautionary measure following a rise of Covid-19 cases in the local area', the company said.People turning up at the branch off the main Black Country New Road were met with a sign saying the restaurant has 'temporarily closed for maintenance'.It comes after the borough of Sandwell recorded an increased seven-day infection rate amid a jump in cases.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions hereThe closure came to light as Sandwell’s director of public health Lisa McNally.