Midtown Oyster Bar and Surf Club are closing for two weeks beginning today (Sunday, March 15th) at 3 pm.

Charlie Holder, Operations Manager for Midtown Oyster Bar and Surf Club, tells What’s Up Newp that the decision comes due to concerns surrounding COVID-19 and following today’s press conference where the Governor recommended Rhode Islanders avoid restaurants, malls, and food delivery.

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