In the wake of the coronavirus, Apple is pulling out the stops to try to stop the spread of the disease at its retail locations.
Apple Stores have taken a number of measures to try and help limit the spread of the Coronavirus. Most noticeably, all Apple retail locations have now been closed in Italy.
In total, 17 Italian locations are now shut. In a statement, Apple said:
As we support the work to contain and manage the spread of Covid-19, our priority remains the health and safety of everyone in the communities we serve.
The company has also canceled all upcoming “Today at Apple” sessions set to take place in its San Francisco, Bay Area, and Seattle locations.
Staff at its retail locations have apparently been told to limit physical contact with customers, and management has removed half the available seating in order to stop people from loitering. The locations are also operating below capacity at the direction of new rules introduced on Tuesday. The instructions vary depending on the size and location of the Apple Store retail outlet.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via The Mac Observer and Bloomberg News