Apple closes stores in NYC. Apple closes stores amid COVID surge.
Where: New York City, NY
The Facts
Apple has halted all in-store shopping in their New York City stores, citing COVID concerns.
Apple’s move comes as cases of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus surge worldwide, with cities like New York and Washington DC reporting the most cases.
The closure affects 16 stores in NYC. Apple has also closed stores in DC and Los Angeles, among other locations.
Apple Grand Central stated that it would allow limited walk-ins for in-store shopping and access to the Genius Bar tech support center.
Apple stated, “We regularly monitor conditions, and we will adjust our health measures to support the well-being of customers and employees.”
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