REHOBOTH BEACH, Del.- Nicola Pizza, a popular eating spot in Rehoboth Beach, announced Monday it is closing temporarily due to the increased numbers of COVID-19 cases in southern Delaware.

The restaurant said in a Facebook post, "Unfortunately we have had to make a difficult decision and will be closing our doors temporarily. With the numbers of positive cases in Sussex County continuing to rise we feel this is the best way for us to keep our staff and customers safe.

"We have appreciated all of the community support everyone has shown us since we had to switch gears to carry out. Our locals are the reason we love what we do every day."

The restaurant said its target date to reopen is Friday, May 8 at 11 a.m., and added, "and hope this will help flatten the curve."