TWO Isle of Wight Post Offices have been temporarily closed due to staffing issues relating to coronavirus.

Ryde and Ryde High Street Post Offices have been closed until further notice as the virus has affected the running of both sites.

Customers have been advised to use the Elmfield and Binstead branches until further notice.

A spokesperson for the Post Office said: "Ryde and High Street Post Offices are temporarily closed due to staffing issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

"We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

"In the meantime, alternative branches include Elmfield and Binstead. We do not have reopening dates yet for (the two affected) Post Offices.”