The number of Covid-19 cases soared, with nearly 100 Apple Stores closed again

In the context of the Covid-19 pandemic continuing complicated developments in the world, over the weekend Apple decided to close all of its nearly 100 stores in California and London.

All retail stores in California have notified customers that stores are temporarily closed, although some are still open to take orders until December 22. ie when they reopen but they will close through the holiday season.

Apple temporarily closed its stores in California as the number of Covid-19 cases continued to grow and stores in many other parts of the world had to close immediately. According to 9to5Mac, nearly 100 Apple Store stores were out of operation at the moment.

Notice of closure of Apple Store in San Diego, California.

Not only stores in California, but Apple stores in Tennessee also closed over the weekend. Shops within the UK level 4 limit also had to close. In addition, 18 other stores in Germany and the Netherlands closed last week, along with stores in Brazil and Mexico.

In most of the stores still open in the US, Apple operates with limited capacity, only allowing to pick up orders and appointments with employees but not shop and browse the web at the store.

Apple started closing its retail stores earlier this year, and many have been closed for months now. Apple reopened many of its stores in June, but said they might reopen depending on local regulations and conditions. There are still about 400 Apple stores open in the world.

In every store, Apple requires wearing masks, staying in the store, conducting body temperature checks and implementing social restraints and regular deep cleaning.

Refer to MacRumors